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This bill, known as the "all electric ATVs act of 2025," aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in New York to electric power by 2036. The legislation requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to conduct a feasibility study on installing electric ATV charging stations along state-maintained trails. The bill increases the weight limit of ATVs from one thousand to two thousand pounds dry weight and modifies the registration fee structure based on vehicle weight, with higher fees for heavier vehicles. It also introduces a new definition for "electric ATVs" as vehicles powered by a traction battery with at least five kilowatt-hours of capacity. Notably, a portion of the registration fees collected for electric ATVs will be donated to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The study will examine the economic and logistical challenges of implementing electric ATV charging infrastructure and any potential environmental impacts. By setting a goal of 100% electric ATV sales by 2036, the bill seeks to contribute to New York's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with global climate change mitigation recommendations from organizations like the U.S. Global Change Research Program and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6445