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S 4774·NY·senate

Establishes the offense of vehicular homicide

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 12, 2025
Sponsor: Chris Ryan (D)
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REFERRED TO CODES

Jan 7, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new crime called vehicular homicide, making it a class B felony when someone drives a vehicle with reckless disregard for life and causes a death. It applies to any person operating a motor vehicle under such circumstances. The law will take effect 180 days after it is enacted.

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