Senate bill · S5883 (2025-26)

Establishes distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates and provides that the funding for such be deposited in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund

New York State Senate

Same as A9208, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 1, 2026

Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (State Senator, District 24, Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform)

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Summary

Relates to establishing distinctive "Alzheimer's Awareness" license plates; provides that the funding for such be deposited in the "Alzheimer's disease assistance fund".

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To establish a distinctive Alzheimer's Awareness license plates and providing that the funding for such be deposited in the Alzheimer's disease assistance fund.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Transportation · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.

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Cosponsors

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The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew J. Lanza says this is needed

For many people on the Alzheimer's journey most of the time it feels like a roller coaster of ups and downs. Alzheimer's not only has a trau- matic effect on the person diagnosed with this disease but it takes its toll on family members who have to care for their loved one. As New Yorkers, we need to stick together and fight this dreadful disease and find a cure. Until this day comes, we must educate the public through community outreach and awareness. This bill would establish a distinc- tive Alzheimer's Awareness license plate and provide a funding stream for the State's Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Fund. This fund promotes public awareness and education about Alzheimer's. While many families have lost a love one or know someone with Alzheimer's, the family of the late Joe Savino from Staten island who lost his life to Alzheimer's believe awareness, education and research is the key in combating this disease. To accomplish this goal, creating a New York State distinctive Alzheimer's Awareness license plate is a positive step toward raising funds and public awareness of this terrible disease.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

Jun 1, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1465
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1465
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly

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Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Nov 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1984
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1984
NY Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate

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