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NY S06160

NY S06160
Exempts 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
In Committee
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)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 03/06/2025)

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