NY A09218

Limits plaintiffs who were driving uninsured vehicles at the time of an accident to recovering only compensatory damages for property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages (no pain and suffering or punitive damages)

Applies the same damage limitations to plaintiffs who were operating a vehicle while intoxicated and were convicted of DWI

Restricts damage recovery for plaintiffs who were committing a felony or fleeing from one at the time of the accident and were subsequently convicted, with an exception for claims involving police misconduct

Amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to create an exception to New York's comparative negligence statute for these categories of plaintiffs

Takes effect immediately upon passage