Replaces each instance of the word accident with the word crash in relation to vehicle and traffic law
This bill replaces every instance of the word "accident" with "crash" throughout New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law. It affects how vehicle incidents are documented in official records, including crash reports, tow truck regulations, and highway safety documentation. The change is purely linguistic - no legal requirements, penalties, or procedures are altered. The bill updates terminology to align with common usage without modifying the law's substance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 7511
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 7511. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline