New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A494 — Relates to driver education

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  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 January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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In plain language

Expands driver education options in New York to include licensed driving schools.

The bill adds courses offered by licensed New York state driving schools to the approved list of driver education providers. This aims to broaden access to driver education.

What this means for you
  • Workers: More options for driver education could help workers who need to obtain a driver's license for employment.

Summary

Adds courses at a licensed New York state driving school approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles to the list of driver education providers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S3249

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.331

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.331

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

  8. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does A494 do?
Adds courses at a licensed New York state driving school approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles to the list of driver education providers.
Who sponsors A494?
A494 is sponsored by William Magnarelli.
What is the current status of A494?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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