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NY A05654

NY A05654
Provides registration fees for snowmobiles used on frozen bodies of water solely for sport fishing or for access to hunting or trapping lands.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
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 registration fees for snowmobiles to be used on frozen bodies of water for sport fishing or for access to hunting or trapping lands solely

AI Summary

This bill modifies the vehicle and traffic law to create a special registration category for snowmobiles used exclusively for sport fishing on frozen bodies of water or for accessing hunting and trapping lands. Under the proposed legislation, these specific snowmobiles would be exempt from certain additional registration fees that normally apply to snowmobile registrations. The bill requires that these specially registered snowmobiles have a distinct colored registration sticker to differentiate them from other snowmobiles. Furthermore, the bill establishes a penalty of $200 for anyone who registers a snowmobile under this special category but then uses it for purposes other than sport fishing or accessing hunting/trapping lands. The new provisions aim to provide a more affordable registration option for individuals who use snowmobiles primarily for outdoor recreational activities like fishing, hunting, and trapping. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and the commissioner of motor vehicles is authorized to create or modify rules to implement these new provisions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/07/2026)

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