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NY S07856
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
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Adds "Portable Electronic Device" awareness and "Cannabis Use" awareness as mandatory instructional components in motor vehicle accident prevention courses (defensive driving courses)
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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
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Applies to courses that qualify drivers for actuarially appropriate insurance premium reductions over a three-year period following successful completion
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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