Bill > A06724

This bill requires individuals with suspended or revoked driver's licenses to surrender the number plates for all motor vehicles they have registered, and mandates the suspension of those vehicle registrations during the period of license suspension. The bill specifies that the Department of Motor Vehicles must notify the individual of this requirement within 30 days of license suspension, providing details about the specific vehicles and infractions. 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 provision that allows spouses or immediate family members (including domestic partners and children) to retain vehicle registration if they can prove joint use of the vehicle and that suspension would cause extreme hardship. The waiver requires proof such as being named on the vehicle's liability insurance policy. The new law will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving affected parties time to understand and comply with the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6724