Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs
Bill A 8217 amends the vehicle and traffic law by altering the definition of "drug." Currently, the definition includes specific substances listed in public health law and cannabis. This bill proposes to expand that definition to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, a person's physical or mental abilities. This change would affect drivers and law enforcement in cases related to driving while ability impaired by drugs.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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May 5, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bill Magnarelli
DDemocratic
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