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NY A09397
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York DMV to issue titles and registrations for surplus military vehicles sold through federal surplus property programs when accompanied by Standard Form 97, U.S. Department of Justice title, or other federal transfer documents
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Mandates vehicles be equipped with DOT-compliant safety glass, lighting, tires, and other required equipment, and pass a New York State safety inspection before registration
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Prohibits the DMV from denying title or registration solely because a vehicle was formerly used by the U.S. military or is categorized as "decommissioned," provided it meets all requirements and contains no active military weapons systems
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Requires any supplemental safety inspection by the vehicle safety division to be completed within 30 days of request, with automatic approval if the deadline is missed
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Registered surplus military vehicles would be classified as passenger vehicles or trucks based on weight class and permitted to operate on all public highways in New York
Legislative Description
Requires the registration of surplus military vehicles previously owned by the United States department of defense or any federal agency, sold or transferred through an authorized federal surplus property program.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026