New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5856: Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver has refused a chemical test

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Plain-language summary

S 5856 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver has refused a chemical test. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic).