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NY A08574

NY A08574
Issues distinctive epilepsy awareness license plates; establishes an epilepsy awareness fund and an epilepsy research and education program.


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Introduced
01/12/2024
In Committee
01/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, the state finance law, and the public health law, in relation to issuing distinctive epilepsy awareness license plates and establishing an epilepsy awareness fund and an epilepsy research and education program

AI Summary

This bill establishes distinctive "epilepsy awareness" license plates in New York state. It also creates the New York State "Epilepsy Awareness Fund" to fund epilepsy research and education programs, which are to be approved by the Department of Health. The bill requires an additional annual service charge of $25 for the specialty plates, with the revenue going to the Epilepsy Awareness Fund. The Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized to design, produce, and issue the plates, provided that certain requirements are met, such as a surety bond or a minimum number of pre-orders.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/12/2024)

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