Bill > A05673

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to waive registration fees and service charges for distinctive license plates issued to volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance services, specifically for those who have attended at least 25% of emergency calls in the previous year. Currently, these volunteers must pay the standard registration fee and a one-time or annual service charge of fifteen dollars when obtaining these special plates. Under the proposed changes, qualifying volunteers will be able to receive one set of distinctive plates without paying these fees, provided they can demonstrate to the commissioner that they have responded to at least a quarter of their organization's emergency calls during the preceding year. The bill applies to both volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance service distinctive plate categories, effectively reducing the financial burden on these critical local emergency service volunteers who actively participate in responding to community emergencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5673