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NY S07191

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows parents or guardians of severely disabled persons to obtain distinctive "disabled person passenger plates" for vehicles used to transport individuals with disabilities, including vans and pick-up trucks not used for commercial purposes

  • Permits issuance of disabled plates for multiple vehicles if a parent or guardian owns more than one vehicle used for transporting persons with disabilities

  • Requires proof of parenthood or guardianship through documents such as birth certificates, adoption decrees, custody agreements, or guardianship orders under relevant surrogate court or mental hygiene law provisions

  • Requires medical certification of the disability from a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, or optometrist as authorized by law

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes the parent or guardian of a severely disabled person to register a motor vehicle used for transporting a person with disabilities.

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/7/2026
Transportation6/9/2025
Rules6/9/2025
Transportation4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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