Bill > A00468

This bill directs the New York Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to conduct a comprehensive study on motor vehicle and motorcycle safety inspections, which are currently conducted under section 301 of the vehicle and traffic law. The study must explore several key areas, including potential additions or modifications to existing inspection requirements, an evaluation of the maximum fee currently authorized for official inspection stations, and an assessment of whether the current inspection fee adequately covers costs for both consumers and inspection stations. The commissioner is required to submit a detailed report of the study's findings and recommendations within one year of the bill's effective date to various state government leaders, including the governor, senate and assembly leaders, minority leaders, and chairs of transportation committees. The bill will become effective thirty days after it is signed into law, with the ultimate goal of improving the operational safety of motor vehicles through a thorough review of the existing safety inspection process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A468