Enacts the "vehicular violence accountability act"
This bill creates the Vehicular Violence Accountability Act to add new criminal offenses for serious physical injury, aggravated serious physical injury, death, and aggravated death caused by a vehicle. It directly affects drivers by requiring them to pass a written test and complete a four-to-five-hour pre-licensing course that includes education on vehicular violence and other safety topics before obtaining a driver's license. The law establishes a new article in the penal law to define vehicular violence and sets specific curriculum requirements for driver training programs. The commissioner of transportation will oversee the implementation of these educational components and may consult with other agencies when developing the course materials.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Mar 13, 2026
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
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