New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8217 — Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

  2. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8217 do?
Alters the definition of "drug" to include any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities.
Who sponsors A8217?
A8217 is sponsored by William Magnarelli.
What is the current status of A8217?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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