Bill > S06894

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to limit the number of certificates of registration that can be issued by the commissioner of motor vehicles to manufacturers of zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs). Specifically, the bill restricts the commissioner to issuing a maximum of five total certificates of registration to franchisors, manufacturers, distributors, distributor branches, or factory branches that exclusively manufacture or assemble zero emissions vehicles. The bill introduces a key provision that any certificates issued prior to January 1, 2025, will not be eligible for renewal after July 1, 2026. The term "zero emissions vehicles" is defined according to New York State's existing regulatory code, which typically refers to vehicles that produce no tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power. The legislation appears targeted at regulating new entrants in the electric vehicle manufacturing sector, potentially limiting the expansion of ZEV manufacturers in New York State by capping the number of registration certificates and creating a sunset provision for existing certificates.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6894