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NY A08217

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "drug" in the Vehicle and Traffic Law to include any substance or combination of substances that impair physical or mental abilities to any extent

  • Maintains existing coverage of controlled substances listed in Public Health Law section 3306 and cannabis/concentrated cannabis as defined in Penal Law

  • Applies specifically to the Vehicle and Traffic Law chapter, affecting enforcement of drug-impaired driving laws

  • Takes effect on November 1st following enactment

Legislative Description

Alters the definition of "drug" to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/5/2025

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