Bill > A09208

This bill establishes a new distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plate that New York state residents can request from the Department of Motor Vehicles. To obtain these special plates, drivers will pay the standard registration fee plus an additional $25 annual service charge. Most of the additional service charge will go towards the Department of Motor Vehicles' distinctive plate development fund, but any amount collected over $6,000 will be deposited into the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund. Before the plates can be designed and issued, the bill requires either a $6,000 surety bond or at least 200 pre-orders for the plates. The bill also modifies the state finance law to explicitly include revenue from these special license plates in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund. The new license plates will become available 180 days after the bill becomes law, with the provisions related to the surety bond taking effect immediately. By creating these special plates, the bill aims to raise awareness and generate additional funding for Alzheimer's disease research and support.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9208