Bill > S05028

This bill authorizes the creation of special license plates for highly decorated military service members in New York state. Specifically, veterans who have received prestigious military awards such as the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross from the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard will be eligible to request a distinctive license plate that bears the words "legion of valor" and depicts their specific military award decal. These special plates will be issued free of charge, with no registration fee or service charge, upon the veteran providing proof of their award to the motor vehicle commissioner. To implement the program, the bill requires either a $6,000 surety bond from a authorized surety company or pre-orders from at least 200 individuals to cover design and production costs. The service charges collected will be deposited into a special fund for developing and distributing distinctive license plates. The bill will take effect immediately, with the specific license plate provisions becoming active 180 days after the bill becomes law, allowing time for preparation and implementation by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5028