Bill > A05654

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.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5654