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AI Summary
This bill establishes an internet-based driver safety course using biometric technology and creates a fund for transportation safety initiatives.
Business Impact
If you provide online driver safety courses in New York, you must implement biometric identity verification by September 1, 2009, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The proposed legislation aims to modernize driver safety education in New York by merging existing courses into an online format. It emphasizes the use of biometric technology for identity verification, which could impact how educational providers operate. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to support roadway improvements funded by course fees.
Key Provisions
- Establishes an internet-based driver safety course.
- Requires biometric technology for identity verification.
- Imposes a fee of up to $100 for course enrollment.
- Mandates annual review and update of course content.
- Creates a Driver Safety Course Fund for revenue allocation.
- Allows contracting with a software solution and network infrastructure provider.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stephen Hawley | Primary |
| Brian Manktelow | Cosponsor |
| Chris Tague | Cosponsor |
| David DiPietro | Cosponsor |
| Jodi Giglio | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement biometric identity verification for online courses
Who: Course providers
Deadline: By September 1, 2009
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Course providers
Deadline: By September 1, 2009
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Develop and update course content annually
Who: Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Deadline: Annually
Who: Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Deadline: Annually
Full Legal Analysis
The bill mandates the establishment of an internet-based driver safety course, replacing existing classroom-based programs. It requires the use of biometric technologies, such as facial recognition, to ensure secure identity verification for participants. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is tasked with implementing this course and must contract with a state-based software provider that is incorporated and located within the state and has conducted business with the state for at least ten years. The course content will cover various safety topics and must be updated annually. Additionally, a fee of up to $100 will be charged to participants, with proceeds directed to a newly established Driver Safety Course Fund. This fund will support various transportation safety initiatives, with specific percentages allocated to different projects. The effective date for the bill is set for September 1, 2009.
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