Bill > S07191

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to establish a new registration process for motor vehicles owned by parents or guardians of severely disabled persons. The bill allows the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) commissioner to issue special "disabled person passenger plates" for vans or pick-up trucks used to transport persons with disabilities, provided these vehicles are not used for commercial purposes. Parents or guardians can receive one set of distinctive license plates for each vehicle used to transport a severely disabled person. To obtain these plates, applicants must provide proof of their relationship to the disabled person (such as a birth certificate, adoption decree, or custody agreement) and medical documentation of the disability from a qualified healthcare professional like a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, podiatrist, or optometrist. The bill updates language to be more gender-neutral and provides flexibility for the DMV commissioner in issuing plates, potentially allowing only one plate per vehicle set. The new registration provisions aim to provide additional support and recognition for families caring for severely disabled individuals by offering a specialized vehicle registration process. The law will take effect 120 days after being signed.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7191