New York A08071 implements a moratorium on new digital billboards and directs a study on their impact on motor vehicle accidents.

New York A08071 amends the general business law to halt the installation of new digital billboards after the bill's effective date. The commissioner of transportation must study the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents, particularly those causing severe injury or death. Within a year of the bill's effective date, the commissioner will report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature, and will promulgate rules and regulations based on the study. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York A08071 implements a moratorium on new digital billboards and directs a study on their impact on motor vehicle accidents.

New York A08071 amends the general business law to halt the installation of new digital billboards after the bill's effective date. The commissioner of transportation must study the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents, particularly those causing severe injury or death. Within a year of the bill's effective date, the commissioner will report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature, and will promulgate rules and regulations based on the study. The bill takes effect immediately.