Issues distinctive epilepsy awareness license plates and establishes an epilepsy awareness fund and an epilepsy research and education program

This bill creates a new program in New York that allows residents to purchase special "epilepsy awareness" license plates for an additional annual fee. The money collected from these plates will be placed in a dedicated state fund to support scientific research and educational programs related to epilepsy. The legislation also establishes a specific departmental program to promote investigations into the causes and treatments of epilepsy, as well as patient education initiatives that include seizure recognition and first aid information. To ensure the plates are produced correctly, the bill includes provisions for a surety bond that can be waived if there is sufficient pre-order demand for the plates.