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NY A05627

NY A05627
Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.


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Introduced
02/18/2025
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 authorizing the issuance of distinctive plates for members of the Seneca Nation of Indians

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue distinctive license plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe that is one of the historic six tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy. The legislation stems from a historical agreement dating back to 1976 related to land transfers and expressway rights-of-way, which included a provision for special license plates. Under this bill, Seneca Nation members can obtain these special plates free of charge, paying only the standard registration fee, after submitting proof of tribal membership that must be verified annually. The plates will be designed and approved by the DMV commissioner, and any Seneca Nation member residing in New York can request them by following the commissioner's established regulations. The bill recognizes the unique sovereign relationship between the Seneca Nation and New York State, which was initially established by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, and seeks to honor this long-standing connection through this specialized license plate program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/07/2026)

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