New York Assembly Bill A10235

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/12/26
• Refer: 2/12/26

Caption

Repeals certain provisions of law relating to the disclosure of certain records

Summary

A10235 is a short bill that repeals subdivision 12 of section 201 of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law. The bill’s stated purpose is to remove existing requirements tied to the disclosure of certain records and information, along with the related criminal penalty for failing to maintain those records and information. Because the bill is a repeal-only measure, it does not create a new regulatory program or replace the repealed provision with a new framework. Instead, it would eliminate the current statutory language in that subdivision and leave any affected recordkeeping or disclosure obligations to other parts of law, if any remain applicable.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law by deleting subdivision 12 of section 201 in its entirety. That would remove the specific disclosure-related recordkeeping requirement and the associated class E felony penalty referenced in the bill title, potentially reducing criminal exposure for noncompliance and changing how certain records are maintained or accessed under state law.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history provided, so the bill’s reception cannot be measured from debate or roll call data. Based on the text alone, the measure appears narrowly targeted and procedural rather than expansive, suggesting a technical or policy-correction approach rather than a broadly controversial one.

Contention

The main point of contention implied by the bill is whether the state should continue to require the maintenance and disclosure of the records covered by subdivision 12, and whether failure to do so should remain a class E felony. Supporters of repeal would likely view the provision as unnecessary, overly punitive, or duplicative, while opponents would likely argue that removing it could weaken transparency, enforcement, or public-safety-related recordkeeping.