Creates distinctive license plates for the United States army 10th mountain division

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 8 co-sponsors

Authorizes a new, distinctive New York license plate honoring the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division, allowing eligible vehicle owners to display support.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN TRANSPORTATION

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 899

Overview

Bill: A 899

Title: Creates distinctive license plates for the United States Army 10th Mountain Division

Purpose: Establish a new specialized, distinctive license plate to honor and recognize members or supporters of the United States Army 10th Mountain Division.

Status: Held for consideration in Transportation

Introduced: January 8, 2025

Legislative History (Key Actions)

January 8, 2025: Referred to the Transportation Committee

May 28, 2025: Held for consideration in Transportation (listed twice in the record)

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush

Co-sponsors: Robert Smullen, Chris Tague, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, David McDonough, Brian D. Miller, Joe Angelino, Michael Durso

Note: The bill has multiple cosponsors, indicating broad legislative interest among Assembly members.

Provisions and Scope (What the Bill Would Do)

The core concept is to authorize the creation of a distinctive license plate design dedicated to the United States Army 10th Mountain Division.

Specific design elements, eligibility criteria (e.g., who may apply, eligible organizations, veterans, or family members), and any plate-specific fees are not provided in the available information.

The bill’s text would ordinarily specify:

Design approval processes
Any additional annual or one-time fees
Allocation of revenues (e.g., to veterans’ services, memorial funds, or a transportation-related program)
Application procedures and eligibility requirements

Who Would Be Affected

Vehicle owners who wish to display the Army 10th Mountain Division plate

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which would administer the plate program

Veterans and supporters connected to the 10th Mountain Division (directly or through the plate’s visibility and potential revenue impacts)

Related Legislation

Related/companion bills: S 2019 (Senate companion)

Prior-session related bills (same or similar concept): A 4635, A 8005, A 4891, A 4196, A 1538

The existence of companion and prior-session bills suggests ongoing interest in distinctive division-themed plates.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Public awareness and recognition of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division

Revenue implications depend on any prescribed plate fees and how revenues are allocated

Administrative considerations for DMV in implementing a new plate design

The bill’s ongoing status (held in Transportation) indicates it has not yet progressed to floor consideration, reflecting either negotiation on provisions or broader concerns within the committee

Notes

The available information does not include the exact design specifications, fee structure, or allocation of revenues, which are typically central to such plate bills. Full analysis would require the bill’s full text.