Leandra's Law
Leandra's Law is a New York State law making it an automatic felony on the first offense to drive drunk with a person under the age of 15 inside the vehicle, and setting the blood-alcohol level at .08. The bill was unanimously passed by the New York State Senate and then signed into law by Gov. David Paterson on November 18, 2009.
Background
Leandra Rosado, an 11 year old girl, was killed on the West Side Highway in New York City on October 11th when her friend's mother, Carmen Huertas, flipped the car they were in while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Six other children were also injured during the incident.