New York A05692 allows Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney to defend against civil actions in their official capacity and.

New York A05692 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section allowing Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney to defend against civil actions in their official capacity. The state comptroller may audit and pay these legal costs as state charges, even if the action was initiated by the commissioner. The bill also limits the basis for employee removal to actions done in good faith and with a reasonable belief that they were defending or protecting the law. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A05692 allows Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney to defend against civil actions in their official capacity and.

New York A05692 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section allowing Department of Motor Vehicles employees to hire an attorney to defend against civil actions in their official capacity. The state comptroller may audit and pay these legal costs as state charges, even if the action was initiated by the commissioner. The bill also limits the basis for employee removal to actions done in good faith and with a reasonable belief that they were defending or protecting the law. This act takes effect immediately.