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NY A08923
Bill
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the DMV commissioner to suspend a driver's license when a person fails to pay a fine imposed for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1192
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Expands existing license suspension authority, which currently applies only to failure to appear on traffic tickets, to also cover failure to pay fines specifically for impaired driving convictions
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License suspension remains in effect until the court notifies DMV that the person has paid the fine or entered into an installment payment plan
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Prohibits courts and hearing officers from reducing or waiving fines and mandatory surcharges for DWI/DWAI violations, removing judicial discretion that exists for other traffic offenses
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Permits the suspension of a license or driving privilege for failure to answer a summons for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; prohibits the reduction or waiving of fines or mandatory surcharges imposed for a violation of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026