Authorizes the parent or guardian of a severely disabled person to register a motor vehicle used for transporting a person with disabilities.
Impact
The amendments proposed in A08326 would directly impact state laws related to the registration process for vehicles used to assist disabled individuals. By implementing a system for unique license plates and registration certifications, the bill aims to streamline the administrative process for guardians who use their vehicles for transporting severely disabled persons. This could enhance access and ensure that these vehicles are readily identifiable as accommodating special needs, potentially improving the experience for those who require such assistance.
Summary
Bill A08326 proposes amendments to the vehicle and traffic law in New York State, specifically aimed at enhancing the registration process for motor vehicles owned by parents or guardians of severely disabled individuals. The bill authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for vehicles used to transport these individuals, thereby creating a clearer identification system for such vehicles. This initiative is designed to provide ease of recognition for law enforcement and may facilitate additional benefits associated with transportation accessibility for disabled persons.
Contention
While the bill is primarily beneficial, there may be points of contention regarding the requirements for proof of guardianship or parenthood and disability for the registration process. Some stakeholders might express concerns about the bureaucracy involved, as the bill requires the submission of various documents such as birth certificates or custody agreements as proof of eligibility. This may raise issues surrounding the accessibility for some families, particularly those facing difficulties in acquiring the necessary documentation.
Authorizes people who transport a severely disabled person as an eligible person to receive disabled person plates; defines who qualifies as eligible persons.
Adds to the penalties for the underage use of cannabis the office of cannabis management contacting the person's parents and/or guardians and such person and their parents and/or guardians attending a cannabis diversion program.
Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles, in cooperation with the New York state board of elections, to ensure that no persons who are not eligible to register to vote within the state are registered to vote by the actions of the department.
Requires all limited use motorcycles sold in the State of New York be registered; relates to registration fees; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate regulations.
Requires all limited use motorcycles sold in the State of New York be registered; relates to registration fees; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate regulations.
Expands the real property tax exemption for persons with disabilities to property owners who are a parent or parents of an individual with a disability and such individual lives at such property.
Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Relates to vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter when a person operates a motor vehicle without having been licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York, and while operating said motor vehicle causes the death of another person.
Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed.
Sustainable aviation fuel income tax credit and exemptions for data centers and construction of sustainable aviation fuel facilities repealed, increased general fund amounts reallocated from repealed tax provisions to increase the renter's credit, and corresponding technical changes made.