New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5974: Classifies operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs by an individual under the age of twenty-one as a per se offense
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5974 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Classifies operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs by an individual under the age of twenty-one as a per se offense. Primary sponsor: Mike Reilly (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Classifies operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs by an individual under the age of twenty-one as a per se offense; includes any substance or combination of substances that impair, to any extent, physical or mental abilities in the definition of drugs; allows the odor of cannabis to be the basis for evidence for a violation of section 1192-a of the vehicle and traffic law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Misha Novakhov | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION