Bill > A06137

This bill removes the requirement for motor vehicle owners to renew their vehicle registrations periodically. Instead, under the proposed changes, a vehicle's initial registration will remain valid until the vehicle's title is transferred to a new owner. The bill amends multiple sections of New York State law related to motor vehicle registration, making conforming changes across various legal codes. Specifically, it eliminates language about registration renewals, reregistration periods, and associated fees, and replaces them with provisions that tie registration validity to vehicle ownership. When a vehicle is sold or transferred, the new owner will be required to register the vehicle and pay the appropriate registration fee. These changes aim to simplify the vehicle registration process by removing the need for regular registration renewals and potentially reducing administrative burden for vehicle owners and state agencies. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving state agencies time to update their systems and processes to implement the new registration approach.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6137