A 7511 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 28, 2025
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