Bill > A02264

This bill establishes a mechanism to promote zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales in New York by creating a reporting and certification system that tracks ZEV market penetration. Specifically, state agencies including the Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Department of Transportation will conduct bi-annual reports on ZEV sales from 2025 to 2033. If these reports show that new motor vehicle dealers are not meeting specific ZEV sales targets—35% by 2027, 68% by 2031, and 100% by 2036—the Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to issue up to ten certificates of registration to ZEV manufacturers that do not currently have franchised dealerships in New York. The bill is designed to incentivize and accelerate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles by creating a pathway for additional manufacturers to enter the New York market if traditional dealerships are not meeting aggressive ZEV sales benchmarks, thereby supporting the state's climate and transportation electrification goals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2264