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A 1743

Requires the department of motor vehicles to approve certain out-of-state accident prevention courses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

Requires NY DMV to approve specific out-of-state accident-prevention courses, giving NY-recognized credit to drivers and allowing out-of-state providers to obtain DMV approval.

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Bill Summary · A 1743

Summary of Bill A 1743

Title

Requires the department of motor vehicles to approve certain out-of-state accident prevention courses

Overview

A 1743, sponsored by David Weprin (principal), would require the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to approve certain accident prevention courses offered outside New York. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025 and referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to have the DMV recognize and approve specific out-of-state accident prevention courses.
  • This could create a pathway for non-New York providers to be accredited by the NY DMV and for holders of those courses to receive DMV recognition in New York.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • The DMV “shall approve” certain out-of-state accident prevention courses.
  • The summary provided does not detail eligibility criteria, approved course standards, scope (e.g., whether approval affects point reduction, insurance discounts, or other DMV programs), or the process by which courses would be designated as approved.
  • No explicit provisions on fees, reporting requirements, or timelines for approval are included in the available information.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Drivers in New York who take accident prevention courses outside the state and seek DMV recognition.
  • Out-of-state course providers seeking DMV approval to offer NY-recognized credit.
  • The New York DMV would be responsible for establishing and administering the approval process.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • Legislative Actions listed show the bill was referred to Transportation on January 14, 2025 (two entries noted in the provided record).
  • No floor votes, committee reports, or enacted status are documented in the provided information.

Related Legislation

  • Several prior-session related bills are noted: A 3402, A 874, A 5186, A 5446, A 3968, A 8928, and A 1671. These references suggest ongoing interest in recognizing or standardizing accident prevention courses across state lines.

Notes

  • The available information does not include draft language detailing criteria for approval, scope of courses, or any fiscal impact. Further committee reports or amended text would clarify implementation details and potential effects on drivers and providers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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