New YorkProposal would exempt wheelchair accessible electric vehicles from sales tax
If enacted, the proposal would exempt electric vehicles designed or adapted to carry wheelchair users from state sales tax, while local governments could opt out of their tax exemption.
What it does
Electric vehicles designed or adapted to carry people in wheelchairs would be exempt from state sales tax. Local governments could choose not to apply the exemption to their taxes.
Argument forBuyers of electric vehicles designed or adapted to carry wheelchair users could pay less sales tax when they purchase a qualifying vehicle.
Argument againstSavings could vary by location because cities, counties, and school districts may choose not to apply the exemption to their sales taxes.
More detail
If enacted, the proposal would exempt qualifying electric vehicles from state sales tax. The exemption would cover electric vehicles designed to carry people in wheelchairs or fitted with a device or alteration that allows their transport. Local sales taxes would include the exemption unless the city, county, or school district elects otherwise. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 2REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANSIntroduced
Taxes & BudgetTransportationDisability Rights