Bill > S06572

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to expand the definition of an "agricultural trailer" to include semitrailers. Currently, agricultural trailers are defined as trailers owned by individuals engaged in agricultural production, such as farming, livestock raising, or dairy operations, and used exclusively for transporting their own agricultural commodities, supplies, or for personal passenger use. The proposed change adds semitrailers to this definition, which means these types of trailers can now be registered as agricultural trailers, potentially providing farmers and agricultural businesses with more flexibility in their vehicle registration and potentially reducing registration costs. A semitrailer is a trailer without a front axle that is supported by the back of a truck or tractor when connected, and is commonly used in agricultural and commercial transportation. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing farmers to potentially benefit from this expanded definition right away.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6572