Bill > A01904

This bill modifies New York's vehicle and traffic law to establish a new category of "qualified hybrid vehicle" that requires specific registration documentation. Under the proposed legislation, a qualified hybrid vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle (excluding electric vehicles) that derives propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device, and uses a regenerative braking system. When registering such a vehicle, applicants must provide proof of the make, model, and model year to the commissioner. If the proof is submitted, the vehicle's registration certificate will be required to display two key pieces of information: a "qualified hybrid vehicle" designation and the vehicle's United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highway fuel economy rating, which must be 45 miles per gallon or more. The bill authorizes the commissioner to create necessary rules and regulations for implementing these new registration requirements. The provisions will go into effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving state authorities time to prepare for the new documentation and registration process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1904