Bill > S06791

This bill modifies existing vehicle and traffic law to allow snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to be registered as farm vehicles under specific conditions. The bill enables farmers to register these vehicles for agricultural purposes by submitting an application to the commissioner, who will investigate and verify that the vehicle will be used exclusively as a farm vehicle. If approved, the owner will pay a one-dollar fee and receive a distinctive number plate and registration certificate indicating the vehicle's limited highway operation permissions. The bill amends previous definitions that classified snowmobiles as non-motor vehicles, creating an exception for farm-registered snowmobiles and ATVs. This change provides farmers with more flexibility in using snowmobiles and ATVs as practical agricultural tools, allowing them to potentially use these vehicles on public highways in a limited capacity when registered specifically as farm vehicles. The bill aims to support agricultural operations by providing an additional registration pathway for these versatile vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6791