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
Summary
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, physically 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Apr 14, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Reilly
RRepublican
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