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NY A04486
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Scrap for Electric Vehicle Program" administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles to encourage trading in petroleum or diesel vehicles for zero-emission or electric vehicles
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Provides a rebate of up to $500 for purchasing an eligible electric or zero-emission vehicle after scrapping a gas or diesel vehicle
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Defines eligible vehicles as new four-wheeled vehicles under 8,500 pounds gross weight, manufactured for road use, with unmodified powertrains and electric motors drawing from hydrogen fuel cells or batteries of at least 4 kilowatt hours
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Requires the DMV to establish application forms, eligibility documentation requirements, and procedures for claiming rebates
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Takes effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the DMV to develop necessary regulations
Legislative Description
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to establish a program encouraging persons to scrap such person's petroleum or diesel motor vehicle in favor of a zero emission or electric motor vehicle by providing a five hundred dollar rebate for the purchase of such new zero emission or electric motor vehicle.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026