Relates to risk retention groups and commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Summary
Bill A06282 amends the vehicle and traffic law in New York to provide provisions related to risk retention groups, specifically for commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, and accessible vehicles. It allows these vehicles to be insured by risk retention groups not chartered in New York, provided they are registered under the federal liability risk retention act of 1986 and meet certain criteria, including not being used solely for personal purposes by specific individuals. The bill also defines key terms related to these vehicle categories and outlines the insurance requirements for operators of such vehicles.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by expanding the types of insurance policies that can be used for certain vehicles, particularly those operated by not-for-profit organizations. It allows for greater flexibility in insurance options for commuter vans and accessible vehicles, potentially increasing their availability and affordability. This change could lead to an increase in the number of such vehicles on the road, thereby enhancing transportation options for the public, especially for those with disabilities.
Sentiment
The sentiment around Bill A06282 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant public opposition noted in the committee discussions. The bill's provisions are seen as a necessary update to accommodate the needs of specific vehicle types and their operators, particularly in the context of insurance requirements.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention surrounding Bill A06282 at this time, as it has not faced any significant opposition in discussions or voting. However, stakeholders in the transportation and insurance sectors may have varying perspectives on the implications of allowing risk retention groups not chartered in New York to provide coverage for these vehicles.
Same As
Relates to risk retention groups and commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, or accessible vehicles; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
Directs the department of motor vehicles to develop a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Directs the department of motor vehicles to develop a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.