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NY A09133
Bill
Status
9/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Gray
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AI Summary
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Excludes minivans (vehicles with seating for 7-10 occupants) from the definition of "sedan" under transportation law, subjecting them to stricter commercial vehicle inspection requirements
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Requires all minivans used to transport passengers for compensation (including medical transport, livery, and passenger-for-hire services) to undergo Department of Transportation inspections
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Directs the DOT commissioner to establish rules specifying inspection standards, intervals, scope, enforcement procedures, penalties, and remedies for noncompliant minivans
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Mandates coordination between local and state authorities to ensure uniform statewide enforcement of the new inspection requirements
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to begin developing implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Enacts the "minivan passenger safety and DOT inspection act" in relation to requiring department of transportation inspection of minivans used for the purpose of transporting passengers for compensation.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026