Bill > S05883

This bill establishes a new distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plate for New York state residents, which can be obtained upon request and requires payment of the standard registration fee plus an additional $25 annual service charge. The extra funds will be used initially for the production and marketing of the specialty plate, with any amounts collected over $6,000 being deposited into the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Fund. Before the plates can be designed and issued, the Department of Motor Vehicles must either receive a $6,000 surety bond or obtain at least 200 pre-orders for the plate. The bill also amends the state finance law to specify that revenues from these specialty plates will be added to the existing Alzheimer's disease assistance fund, which can receive grants and other funding sources. The new license plate program will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions for immediately preparing necessary regulations. The goal is to raise awareness and potentially additional funding for Alzheimer's research and support services by creating this specialized license plate option for New York drivers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5883