'Angelica's Law,' designed to crack down on suspended license driving, nears passage in Albany

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A Long Island mother who never gave up the fight for a law in her daughter's memory is approaching the finish line. 'Angelica's Law' would make it a felony to drive in New York state with five or more license suspensions. GusoffTV reports.

It has been 15 years since Nappi's daughter, Angelica, perished in a crash with a driver who blew through a red light after his license had been suspended seven times.. Nappi lobbied for harsher consequences for those who drive after repeated license suspensions. Angelica's Law will make it a felony to drive with five or more, instead of the current 10.repeatedly, but has never passed.

Opponents didn't want suspensions included that drivers can rack up for financial reasons, like failure to pay taxes or child support.But lawmakers have seen ironed out their differences. Angelica's Law passed the Assembly unanimously last week. Nappi was invited to attend what she hopes will be it passage in the Senate.

"The difference in the bill was focusing the legislation on those violations of the vehicle and traffic law that really went to public safety," added Assemblyman Fred Thiele, a Democrat representing Sag Harbor."This is a no-brainer:" LI mom fighting for"Angelica's Law" confronts lawmakers 10 years after daughter's death

 

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