Bill > A05158

This bill modifies the New York vehicle and traffic law to prohibit safety inspections for for-hire vehicles (such as vans and buses with more than nine passenger seats) that have out-of-state license plates. Specifically, the bill requires that such for-hire vehicles must be registered in New York State in order to receive a bi-annual Department of Transportation safety inspection for for-hire vehicle services authorized by a municipality or the state. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms, including defining a "for-hire vehicle" as a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire in New York with a seating capacity of nine or more passengers, and clarifying that "seating capacity" includes any location that could reasonably accommodate an adult passenger while the vehicle is in motion. This legislation appears aimed at ensuring that for-hire vehicles operating in New York are properly registered within the state and subject to state safety regulations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5158