Bill > A00349

This bill establishes a Previously Owned Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Rebate Program to provide financial incentives for purchasing used zero-emission vehicles, with rebates of up to $2,000 available to both individual and institutional/commercial applicants. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and promote quieter transportation by encouraging the adoption of previously owned ZEVs. Eligible vehicles must be zero-emission vehicles that have been previously used and purchased from a retailer, with rebates allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until annual program funds are exhausted. The authority administering the program is required to develop detailed rules and regulations within one year, conduct multilingual outreach, and publish ongoing funding availability. Additionally, the authority must submit an annual report to state legislative leaders detailing program funding, rebate purchases, geographic distribution, and other relevant information. The program is set to run until January 1, 2031, when it will expire and be deemed repealed. Importantly, the bill defines key terms like "zero-emission vehicle" by referencing existing New York state regulations and provides clear guidelines for different types of applicants seeking to participate in the rebate program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A349