Bill > S06158

This bill introduces new regulations for radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags on motor vehicle registration plates, establishing specific technical requirements for these wireless devices. The bill defines an RFID tag as a wireless device that can store and transmit information via radio waves without physical contact, mandating that such tags must include the tag's unique identification number, vehicle license plate details, plate state of origin, plate type, and vehicle identification number. The tags must be physically and electronically tamper-proof, compatible with the state's vehicle registration system, and aligned with E-ZPass interoperability standards. The legislation also modifies existing vehicle and traffic law to formally recognize RFID tags as a type of date tag that can be used for vehicle registration, updating language to be gender-neutral and clarifying the administrative processes for issuing and replacing registration documents. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for state agencies to prepare implementation guidelines and update their systems to accommodate the new RFID tag requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6158