Relates to enacting the "ghostbuster act"
S 4147, the "Ghostbuster Act," strengthens enforcement of license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) requirements in New York. It mandates detailed violation notices including plate type, expiration date, and VIN, and allows officers to remove vehicles or attach mechanical devices (like boots) if plates are obscured, unreadable, or falsified. The bill directly affects drivers who cover plates, use fake VINs, or fail to maintain readable registration. Penalties include increased costs for vehicle removal/storage and registration suspension after three plate/VIN violations within five years. The law amends existing traffic code provisions to improve documentation and enforcement of plate compliance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 3, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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