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NY A09698

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Cashman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a seasonal trail pass pilot program allowing Canadian citizens to operate snowmobiles in New York without standard registration, requiring only a trail pass and valid Canadian registration
  • Trail passes valid for one year must be prominently displayed on the snowmobile's cowl and restrict use to recreational purposes only
  • Pass sales limited to nine northern New York counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence
  • Fees equal to standard snowmobile registration fees, with passes sold through businesses approved by the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
  • Pilot program takes effect 90 days after becoming law and automatically expires January 1, 2034

Legislative Description

Relates to creating an exemption to the snowmobile registration requirements by creating a seasonal trail pass pilot program for Canadian citizens where registered Canadian snowmobilers will pay applicable fees but no additional registration materials are utilized.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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