New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05974

Introduced
2/25/25  
Refer
2/25/25  

Caption

Classifies operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs by an individual under the age of twenty-one as a per se offense; includes any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities in the definition of drugs; allows the odor of cannabis to be the basis for evidence for a violation of section 1192-a of the vehicle and traffic law.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

NY A08217

Alters the definition of "drug" to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities.

NY HB1206

The special punishment for causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances and to driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or substances while being accompanied by a minor; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

NY S02214

Alters the definition of "drug" to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities.

NY HB1032

Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence

NY S08692

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.

NY A08923

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.

NY S05457

Alters the definition of "drug" in the vehicle and traffic law to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities; defines impairment and intoxication; provides that refusal to submit to a breath test and/or oral/bodily fluid test shall be a traffic infraction; makes related provisions.

NY SB01149

An Act Increasing The Penalty For Operating A Motor Vehicle While Under The Influence Of Intoxicating Liquor Or Any Drug.

NY S00213

Requires mandatory screening for alcohol or substance abuse and dependency when a person operates a motor vehicle while impaired by the combined influence of drugs or of alcohol and any drug or drugs.

NY A2786

Extends penalties for driving under the influence to include any substance that impairs driving ability; deems driver's consent to non-invasive drug tests.

Similar Bills

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