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NY S07779

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a distinctive "Borinqueneers" license plate available to eligible veterans or their spouses (but not both) upon request and proof of veteran status

  • Defines eligible veterans as New York residents who served in the U.S. armed forces and were honorably discharged, have a qualifying condition with other than bad conduct/dishonorable discharge, or are discharged LGBT veterans with other than bad conduct/dishonorable discharge

  • Requires payment of standard registration fees plus a one-time $25 service charge for the distinctive plate

  • Plate production contingent on either 200 pre-orders with non-refundable service charges or delivery of a $6,000 surety bond; bond is discontinued if 200+ plates are sold within two years of availability

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary regulatory changes

Legislative Description

Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers; defines "veteran" as a person who is a resident of this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States, and was honorably discharged from the armed forces, or has a qualifying condition, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service, or is a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service.

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Transportation5/6/2025

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