Bill > S01881

This bill extends the registration period for trailers (excluding coach, house, and semi-trailers) from one year to five years, and adjusts the associated registration fees to match this new five-year timeframe. Specifically, the bill modifies the Vehicle and Traffic Law to change how trailers are registered, increasing the duration of registration from an annual to a five-year period. The fee structure is also updated, with the annual fee of $5.39 being replaced by a five-year fee of $26.95 per 500 pounds of maximum gross weight, with a new minimum fee of $71.90 (previously $14.38). The bill applies to all trailer registrations and reregistrations issued on or after the effective date, providing trailer owners with a longer registration period and potentially simplifying the registration process by reducing the frequency of renewals. This change aims to reduce administrative burden for trailer owners and the Department of Motor Vehicles while maintaining the same overall fee structure spread over a longer period.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1881