S 7465 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Replaces each instance of the word accident with the word crash in relation to vehicle and traffic law

Bill S 7465 proposes a change in terminology across the state's vehicle and traffic law. It replaces every instance of the word "accident" with the word "crash." This linguistic update affects various sections, including definitions for car carriers, commercial towing, and emergency vehicle operations, as well as how official documents like crash reports are referenced. The bill aims to standardize the language used to describe vehicle incidents within relevant statutes.
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Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2025
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