Transportation (Vehicle Registration) in New York

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1407: Requires motor vehicles sold, licensed or registered in the state to be equipped with an immobilizer

Requires motor vehicles sold, licensed or registered in the state to be equipped with an immobilizer; establishes certain criteria such immobilizer shall meet.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6422: Relates to penalties for striking a pedestrian crossing a street while operating a motor vehicle

This bill requires the DMV to add 5 points to a driver's record if they are convicted of hitting a pedestrian while driving, specifically for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law sections 1151 or 1151-a. It directly affects drivers found guilty of pedestrian collision offenses. The key mechanism is the automatic 5-point penalty on the driving record, which could lead to license suspension or higher insurance costs. The bill makes this penalty a standard part of the conviction process for such traffic violations.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8326: Relates to the registration of motor vehicles owned by the parent or guardian of a severely disabled person

Bill A 8326 expands vehicle registration options for severely disabled individuals by allowing their parents or guardians to register a motor vehicle, van, or pick-up truck used for transportation. The Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner will issue special "disabled person passenger plates" for these non-commercial vehicles. Applicants must provide proof of the person's severe disability, certified by a medical professional, and documentation of their parenthood or guardianship. This ensures that vehicles used by parents or guardians for transporting severely disabled persons can receive appropriate identification.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 344: Relates to autonomous vehicle driving

Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6402: Authorizes NYC to impose a fee on motor vehicles from states which do not cooperate with the enforcement of certain traffic laws

Authorizes the imposition of a fifty dollar fee on vehicles entering NYC which are registered in states which do not cooperate with New York in the enforcement of traffic infractions through the use of photo-monitoring devices or signal monitoring systems.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 350: Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be registered, inspected and insured

Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be registered with the department of motor vehicles, inspected and have liability insurance; and have a license plate affixed to such bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 52: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a "feebate" program for medium and heavy duty vehicles (over 10,000 lbs gross weight) registered in New York. Owners pay an efficiency fee for vehicles with low fuel economy (under 10 MPG/MPGe, ranging from $10,000 to $45,000) or receive a rebate for high-efficiency vehicles (10+ MPG/MPGe, ranging from $45,000 to $150,000). The program is designed to be revenue-neutral, with annual adjustments to fees and rebates based on market data, vehicle registration trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability. The commissioner must publish fee/rebate amounts online and require dealers to display them, while conducting a public awareness campaign.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7997: Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer

Permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York city for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5777: Requires the surrender of registration and license plates for a suspended or revoked license

S 5777 requires drivers with suspended or revoked licenses (for traffic offenses) to surrender all vehicle registration plates and have their vehicle registrations suspended. This applies to all vehicles registered in their name, preventing new registrations during the license suspension period. Drivers must surrender plates within 14 days of receiving written notice, with failure punishable by fines ($150-$500) or jail time. A hardship exception allows joint vehicle use by family members (including domestic partners) if surrendering plates would cause extreme hardship, requiring proof like shared insurance.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7941: Relates to certificates of registration for entities that manufacture or assemble zero emissions vehicles and have no franchised motor vehicle dealers in New York

Limits the number of certificates of registration that may be issued by the commissioner of motor vehicles to five total; provides that certificates issued prior to 1/1/25 shall not be eligible for renewal.

Topics ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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