NY A04152

Creates a distinctive "epilepsy awareness" license plate available to any New York resident, with design approved by the DMV commissioner

Charges an additional $25 annual service charge for the specialty plates on top of regular registration fees

Establishes the New York State "Epilepsy Awareness Fund" to collect revenues from plate sales, with funds dedicated exclusively to epilepsy research and education programs

Directs the Department of Health to create a program promoting scientific research on epilepsy causes, prevention, and treatment, as well as patient education on seizure recognition and first aid

Requires either a $6,000 surety bond or at least 200 pre-orders before plates can be designed and produced; allocates $10,000 to offset production costs one year after implementation