(Long Island, NY) Following an annual ceremony in remembrance of Angelica Nappi, Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C,I-East Patchogue) is calling for the passage of Angelica’s Law (A.8369), legislation that would put harsher penalties on those who drive with suspended licenses.
“The dangers posed by unlicensed and suspended drivers are well documented. As it stands, unlicensed and suspended drivers are receiving a slap on the wrist as a penalty and continue to operate their vehicles regardless,” said Murray. “We cannot afford another tragedy like the Nappi family’s, and we can help prevent them with this common sense legislation.”
Angelica’s law is named after Angelica Nappi, a 14-year-old who was killed after an unlicensed driver ran a red light in 2008. The driver had previously had his license suspended seven times. Angelica’s mother, Dawn, has been advocating for the passage of Angelica’s Law for the past eight years to help make our roads safer for all. State Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) is sponsoring the bill in the Senate and has pushed it through his chamber year after year, only to see it die in committee in the Assembly each time.
“There is no place for partisan politics when it comes to passing common sense legislation that will save lives,” Murray added “That’s exactly what this bill will do.”
