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NY A04129

NY A04129
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of a decorative or facsimile license plate of a size, shape, color and design which is substantially similar to a license plate issued by the department of motor vehicles, such that such decorative or facsimile license plate appears to be a license plate issued by the department of motor vehicles.


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of a decorative or facsimile license plate that is substantially similar to a license plate issued by the department of motor vehicles

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to strengthen regulations around decorative or facsimile license plates. Currently, the law prohibits manufacturing, selling, or offering for sale license plates that are identical to official state-issued license plates. The bill expands this prohibition to include plates that are substantially similar to official license plates, specifically those that visually appear to be genuine department-issued plates. The key change is replacing the word "identical" with "substantially similar" and adding language that emphasizes the visual similarity, which will make it easier to prosecute individuals or businesses creating counterfeit-looking license plates. This modification aims to prevent potential fraud, confusion, or misuse of license plate designs that could be mistaken for official government-issued vehicle registration plates. The amendment will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/07/2026)

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