STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul this week signed Angelica’s Law into legislation in a bid to protect New York residents from reckless, unlicensed motorists.
The legislation derives from Long Island’s Angelica Nappi, 14, who was killed in 2008 by an unlicensed driver with five prior suspensions, a press release from the governor’s office states.
The legislation was signed by Hochul at the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Garden City location, accompanied by the family of Nappi.
Hochul noted that pubic safety is her top priority.
“After Angelica Nappi tragically lost her life more than a decade ago, her family have channeled their pain into purpose to push for this legislation. I’m honored to stand with Angelica’s family as we sign this law and make our roads safer for all,” said Hochul.
Hochul is hopeful that Angelica’s Law will keep drivers with prior suspensions off of the road by applying a felony charge to drivers who operate vehicles without a valid license.
Mark Schroeder, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner and chair of the governor’s traffic safety committee, noted that the mission at the DMV and the committee is to “prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again. This law will put persistently dangerous drivers on notice. I applaud the governor, legislature and Angelica’s mother for advocating for this important legislation that will make our streets safer for all.”
Nappi’s mother, Dawn Riendeau, expressed that the legislation is a part of her fight for safer roadways.
“I know Angelica is proud,” said Riendeau.
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