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NY S08692
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Cooney
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the DMV commissioner to suspend a driver's license for failure to pay fines imposed for impaired driving violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1192 (driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs/alcohol)
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Expands existing license suspension authority, which currently applies to failure to appear on traffic tickets, to also include failure to pay DWI/DWAI-related fines
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Requires the commissioner to send at least two notices, at least 15 days apart, before suspension takes effect, with suspension beginning no less than 30 days after the initial notice
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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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
2/24/2026