New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5216: Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5216 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran when they submit an application for military skills test waiver as part of their application.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION