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NY A01879

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Colton

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the $10 one-time service charge for special and distinctive license plates issued to veterans organization members and active duty military members
  • Exempts active duty military members and qualified veterans from paying motor vehicle registration renewal fees
  • Defines qualified veterans as individuals who served on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, reserves, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard, or New York Naval Militia and received a general or honorable discharge
  • Removes service charges for distinctive plates across multiple vehicle and traffic law sections covering various military-related plate types
  • Prohibits additional customization fees for military and veteran license plates while maintaining the requirement for annual membership verification

Legislative Description

Directs the issuance of special number and distinctive license plates for military service members and members of veterans organizations without payment of service charges or renewal fees.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/14/2025

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