New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4971: Relates to breath chemical tests for the purpose of determining the alcoholic and/or drug content of the blood
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4971 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to breath chemical tests for the purpose of determining the alcoholic and/or drug content of the blood. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Requires a police officer to provide the consequences of refusal to submit to a chemical test for the purpose of determining the alcoholic and/or drug content of the blood, both orally and in writing in such person's preferred language, and by an interpreter if necessary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
“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