Bill > A03866

This bill creates a new type of license plate specifically for active duty military service members serving in the United States armed forces. Under the proposed law, active duty military personnel can request a distinctive license plate that bears the words "U.S. Military" and indicates their specific branch of military service through words or branch insignia. To obtain these plates, applicants must provide proof of their active duty status to the Department of Motor Vehicles and pay the standard vehicle registration fee plus a one-time $10 service charge. The bill includes a provision requiring a $6,000 surety bond for plate production, which can be waived if at least 200 pre-orders are received. The plates will only be produced if the service charges collected are sufficient to cover design and manufacturing costs. The new license plate option aims to provide a way for active duty military members to visibly recognize their service while driving, with the additional service charge potentially supporting future distinctive plate development. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for the Department of Motor Vehicles to prepare for implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3866