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NY S02261
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Cooney
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the issuance of distinctive "Survivor of the Bravest" license plates for family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty
- Defines eligible family members as spouse, registered domestic partner, parent, sibling, or child of a firefighter who died in the course of employment or performance of duties
- Requires applicants to pay the regular registration fee plus an additional $25 annual service charge, with funds deposited into the DMV distinctive plate development fund
- Mandates either a $6,000 surety bond or at least 200 pre-orders with non-refundable service charges before plates can be designed and produced
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions for regulatory implementation beginning immediately
Legislative Description
Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive license plate development fund.
Last Action
referred to transportation
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/5/2026
Transportation1/7/2026
Transportation5/22/2025
Transportation1/16/2025
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