What's happening
This bill eliminates all fees for Purple Heart recipients when obtaining or renewing distinctive license plates in New York.
Why it matters
Direct financial benefit for Purple Heart recipients. By eliminating all fees for obtaining and renewing these distinctive license plates, the bill offers a tangible way to honor wounded veterans, providing ongoing cost savings over their lifetime.
Removes administrative barriers. Previously, Purple Heart recipients still had to pay certain charges or fees (like regular registration or service fees). This bill removes any remaining financial or paperwork hurdles specifically tied to these plates, making the process simpler and more accessible.
Strengthens state recognition of military sacrifice. The change underscores New York's commitment to recognizing and valuing the sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients, which may bolster goodwill between veterans and state government, and could set a precedent for similar benefits or recognitions in the future.
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End Fees for Purple Heart Plates
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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End Fees for Purple Heart Plates
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1599
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 15, 2019
Introduced by Sen. O'MARA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 404-e of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 486 of the laws of 1996, is amended to read as follows:
3. A distinctive plate issued pursuant to this section to a purple heart recipient shall be [issued in the same manner as other number plates upon] exempt from the payment of the regular registration fee prescribed by section four hundred one of this article, [provided, however, that] and no service charge shall be charged for such plate. Furthermore, upon the issuance of a distinctive plate pursuant to this section, such purple heart recipient shall be exempt from the payment of any fees relating to the renewal thereof as prescribed by section four hundred one of this article.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01988-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the elimi- nation of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients
Purpose
To eliminate any fees associated with first-time and renewal issuances of Purple Heart license plates.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 -- Amends subdivision 3 of section 404-e of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to eliminate fees associated with the Purple Heart license plate.
Section 2 -- Effective date.
Justification
Recipients of the Purple Heart put their lives on the line for the United States of America and shed blood in the defense of this nation. Each and every Purple Heart recipient is an American hero and deserves the respect of all Americans.
This legislation seeks to eliminate the fees associated with the Purple Heart distinctive license plate. Because of the sacrifices made by Purple Heart recipients, it is only appropriate that they receive their Purple Heart license plate at no cost.
Legislative history
2017-2016 - S.4086 2015-2016 - S.6969 2013-2014- S.4451-A/A.1526-A 2011-2012 - S.2901/A.324 2009-2010 - S.1503/A.670 2007-2008 - S.7999/A.515 2005-2006 - A.4764 2003-2004 - A.8195
Fiscal implications
Minimal
Effective date
Immediately.
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