Bill > S00617

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to prohibit safety inspections for for-hire vehicles (such as vans and buses with nine or more passenger seats) if they have out-of-state license plates. Specifically, the bill mandates that such vehicles must be registered in New York State to receive a biannual Department of Transportation safety inspection for for-hire vehicle services authorized by a municipality or the state. The bill provides detailed definitions, including clarifying that "seating capacity" includes any visible location that could reasonably accommodate an adult passenger while the vehicle is in motion. The key purpose appears to be ensuring that for-hire vehicles operating in New York are registered within the state, potentially as a way to improve oversight, safety standards, and local regulatory compliance for commercial passenger transportation services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S617