Bill > S05736

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to expand eligibility for designated disability license plates, allowing parents and guardians of severely disabled children to obtain these special license plates. Currently, the law permits severely disabled individuals to receive distinctive license plates, and this amendment broadens that provision to include parents and guardians of such individuals. The bill permits these special plates for various types of vehicles, including vans, pick-up trucks, and specialized vehicles not used for commercial purposes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a severely disabled person or their parent/guardian owns multiple vehicles used by disabled family members residing in the same household, they can receive a set of disability plates for each vehicle. The legislation also updates gender-specific language by replacing "[his]" with "such commissioner's" and makes other technical modifications to the existing law. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and support for families with severely disabled children by making it easier to obtain disability-specific license plates.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5736