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A 4240

Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for members of the New York city fire riders motorcycle club

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave McDonough

The bill would authorize the DMV to issue a distinctive license plate design for eligible members of the New York City Fire Riders motorcycle club.

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Bill Summary · A 4240

Summary of Bill A 4240 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 4240
  • Title: Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for members of the New York City Fire Riders Motorcycle Club
  • Purpose: To authorize the issuance of a distinctive New York license plate design specifically for members of the New York City Fire Riders motorcycle club.
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation Committee
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: David McDonough

What the bill would do

  • The bill would authorize the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue a distinctive or specialized license plate design to eligible members of the New York City Fire Riders motorcycle club.
  • The distinctive plates would be issued under the same general framework used for other specialized or “distinctive” plates (design approval, eligibility verification, application process, renewal, and any applicable fees). The exact criteria, design, and terms would be set forth in the bill’s language or subsequent regulations.
  • The bill would apply to members of the specified club who meet the DMV’s eligibility requirements for distinctive plates and would not automatically apply to non-members or to members of other organizations.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Members of the New York City Fire Riders motorcycle club who wish to obtain a distinctive license plate.
  • Administrative impact: The DMV would administer the program, including processing applications, approving plate designs, and collecting any applicable fees.
  • Public impact: Vehicle registrations for participating members would feature the club’s distinctive plate design, providing public visibility of club membership on registered vehicles.

Key provisions and considerations (as introduced)

  • Eligibility: The bill would establish or rely on DMV criteria to determine which individuals are eligible to receive the distinctive plates (likely limited to club members in good standing).
  • Design and approval: A process for approving the plate design would be required, typically involving DMV standards and possibly legislative approval.
  • Fees and renewals: The program would include fees and renewal terms consistent with other distinctive plate programs, though specific amounts are not provided in the available summary.
  • Relationship to existing plates: The program would operate in addition to standard plates and other specialty plates, subject to DMV rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee on January 31, 2025.
  • The current status indicates the bill is in committee; no further actions are listed in the provided information.
  • There are related bills from prior sessions (see below), including companion and similar measures in S (Senate) and A (Assembly) versions.

Related legislation

  • Companion and related bills listed include: S 1600 (companion), S 2636, S 4050, S 2462, S 4562, S 5136, S 398, A 5407, A 3854.
  • The listed House/Senate counterparts indicate ongoing interest in distinctive plates for club or organization members across sessions.

Notes

  • Details such as specific eligibility criteria, plate design options, fee amounts, and renewal terms will be defined in the final enacted language and any implementing regulations. The summary reflects the introduced bill’s stated intent and framework as of January 31, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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