Bill > A01155

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to prevent charging fees for license plate issuance under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill prohibits charging a fee when a vehicle owner is being issued a new set of reflectorized number plates if three conditions are met: (1) the vehicle previously had reflectorized number plates, (2) those existing plates are still legible, (3) the new plates are for the same registered owner and vehicle. The bill explicitly states that this fee waiver does not apply when a vehicle owner voluntarily requests new number plates, meaning the fee exemption is only for replacement plates that are necessitated by wear or damage. By preventing unnecessary fees for plate replacement, the bill aims to reduce financial burden on vehicle owners who are maintaining their existing license plates in readable condition.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1155