Bill > S05777

This bill requires individuals whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked for certain driving-related offenses to surrender the license plates for all motor vehicles registered in their name. The legislation mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend all vehicle registrations belonging to the person and prevent them from registering or re-registering any vehicles during the period of license suspension. The department must notify the affected individual by first-class mail within 30 days of the license suspension, providing details about the required plate surrender. Individuals must surrender their number plates within 14 days of receiving the notice, and failure to do so can result in a fine between $150 and $500, or up to 15 days of imprisonment. The bill includes a hardship waiver for situations where the vehicle is jointly used by spouses or immediate family members, allowing them to retain the vehicle registration if they can prove joint use and demonstrate that suspension would cause extreme hardship. The provision defines immediate family members broadly, including domestic partners and children of the registrant. The law will take effect 180 days after it becomes law, giving time for implementation and public awareness.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5777