Bill > S01513

This bill eliminates registration fees and service charges for distinctive license plates issued to gold star mothers, which are parents who have lost a child in military service. Specifically, the legislation amends two sections of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to remove the requirement for paying the standard registration fee when obtaining a gold star family license plate. Under the proposed changes, these special license plates will be issued without any associated fees or service charges, making them free of cost to eligible family members. The bill aims to provide a no-cost way for families who have sacrificed a loved one in military service to have a unique license plate recognizing their loss. The legislative changes will take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring that gold star mothers can obtain these distinctive license plates at no expense to them.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1513