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S 8067 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Increases the weight limits for vehicles powered primarily by electric battery power and other fuels

Summary
Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly allows weight increases for electric vehicle-powered vehicles, facilitating clean energy transportation infrastructure adoption.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill permits heavier electric/battery-powered vehicles, facilitating adoption of sustainable transportation by adjusting weight limits for eco-friendly vehicles.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
May 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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