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NY S07856

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "Portable Electronic Device" awareness and "Cannabis Use" awareness as mandatory instructional components in motor vehicle accident prevention courses (defensive driving courses)

  • These new topics join existing required components of "Road Rage" awareness and "Work Zone Safety" awareness in courses monitored by the Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Applies to courses that qualify drivers for actuarially appropriate insurance premium reductions over a three-year period following successful completion

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires that accident prevention courses include components of instruction in portable electronic device awareness and cannabis use awareness.

Last Action

REFERRED TO INSURANCE

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Insurance5/9/2025

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