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NY S06160
NY S06160Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to exempting farmers from commercial driver's license requirements while operating a covered farm vehicle
AI Summary
This bill amends New York state vehicle and traffic law to provide an exemption for farmers operating covered farm vehicles from certain commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements. Specifically, farmers can now operate a covered farm vehicle within 150 miles of their farm using any class of driver's license, except for class DJ, M, or MJ licenses, without needing a commercial driver's license. A covered farm vehicle is defined as a vehicle registered in the state that is owned or operated by a farmer or their employee/family member, used to transport agricultural commodities, livestock, machinery, or supplies, not used for for-hire operations, and not transporting hazardous materials. For vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, the operation is limited to within 150 air miles of the farm. This exemption aligns with federal regulations and aims to reduce administrative burden on farmers by allowing them more flexibility in operating vehicles necessary for their agricultural operations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
James Skoufis (D)*,
George Borrello (R),
Joe Griffo (R),
Pam Helming (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Rachel May (D),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Dan Stec (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 03/06/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6160 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06160&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06160 |
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