Bill > S07779

This bill creates a distinctive license plate specifically for veterans who are Borinqueneers (Puerto Rican soldiers who served in the U.S. military), allowing any veteran or their spouse to request the special plate upon application to the motor vehicle commissioner. The bill defines a "veteran" broadly, including those who were honorably discharged, those with a qualifying condition who received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable, and discharged LGBT veterans. Veterans can obtain the plate by paying the regular registration fee plus a one-time $25 service charge, and the plates will only be produced if sufficient orders are received to cover the design and manufacturing costs. Before the plates can be issued, either a $6,000 surety bond must be delivered or at least 200 pre-orders must be received. Any service charges collected will be deposited into a special motor vehicle department fund for distinctive plate development. The bill will take effect immediately, with the specific license plate provisions becoming active 180 days after the law is enacted, allowing time for preparation and implementation of the new plate design.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7779