Bill > A03484

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to expand eligibility for distinctive military license plates to include current, active, and retired members of the organized militia and reserve units from New York, as well as their spouses. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who are currently serving, have previously served, or are retired from the state's organized militia (such as the army national guard, air national guard, state guard, or naval militia) or reserve units of any branch of the U.S. armed forces to request special license plates that display their military affiliation. The plate will feature the appropriate military organization, and applicants must annually verify their eligibility with the commissioner of motor vehicles. Individuals must pay the standard registration fee plus a one-time $10 service charge for these distinctive plates. The bill also clarifies that if a distinctive plate is issued to a militia member, that same plate cannot also be issued to their spouse. The legislation aims to provide additional recognition and benefits to military service members by allowing them to display their service on their vehicle license plates.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3484