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NY S05657

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of distinctive Borinqueneers license plates to New York veterans or their spouses upon request, with only one plate issued per veteran household.

  • Defines eligible veterans as state residents who served in U.S. armed forces and received honorable discharge, or have a qualifying condition with non-dishonorable discharge, or are discharged LGBT veterans with non-dishonorable discharge.

  • Charges a one-time service fee of $25 per distinctive plate in addition to regular registration fees.

  • Requires either a $6,000 surety bond or pre-orders of at least 200 plates before design and production begin; bond is discontinued if 200+ plates sell within two years.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment, allowing immediate authorization for regulatory implementation.

Legislative Description

Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers; defines "veteran" as a person who is a resident of this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States, and was honorably discharged from the armed forces, or has a qualifying condition, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service, or is a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/7/2024
Transportation1/3/2024
Finance4/25/2023
Transportation3/10/2023

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