Relates to ignition interlock devices
Summary
Requires proof of installation, maintenance and regular use of ignition interlock devices when use of such a device is ordered by a court; extends the period of suspension and revocation of a license until such proof is provided.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action May 13, 2026
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What changed between versions
S2517
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to clarify rules for ignition interlock devices. It allows drivers to end their interlock restriction early if they prove six months of continuous use, unless the court explicitly forbids it. It also clarifies that courts cannot authorize driving for people whose licenses have been permanently revoked.
Scope change
The bill modifies the conditions under which a driver can terminate their ignition interlock requirement early and clarifies the restrictions on driving for those with permanently revoked licenses.
REQUIREMENT
Drivers can now terminate their ignition interlock restriction early upon proof of six continuous months of use, unless the court specifically orders a longer period.
Added a specific prohibition preventing courts from authorizing vehicle operation for individuals whose licenses have been permanently revoked.
TECHNICAL
Corrected grammatical errors and formatting inconsistencies in the original text, such as removing redundant words and fixing sentence structure.
Floor votes · Senate May 13, 2026
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 13, 2026
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2517A
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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