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NY A08887

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "severely disabled veteran" to include those honorably discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, removing the previous requirement of service during wartime.

  • Adds veterans rated 60 percent or more disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as qualifying severely disabled veterans.

  • Eliminates all fees for issuance of disabled veteran license plates and registration renewal fees for qualifying severely disabled veterans.

  • Allows issuance of disabled veteran plates for vans or pick-up trucks owned by veterans or nonprofit corporations serving veterans, when used for transporting handicapped veterans.

  • Takes effect on January 1st following enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Provides an exemption from registration and special plate fees for severely disabled veterans; includes veterans rated as 60% disabled by the US department of veterans affairs; removes the requirement of service in a time of war.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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