Rules Committee
A 11699 status: Referred — REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS (updated Sep 2, 2026).
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Bill summary
This bill amends the tax law to provide a sales tax exemption for the purchase of electric vehicles that are wheelchair accessible.
Consumers purchasing new wheelchair-accessible electric vehicles and state/local tax authorities.
The vehicle must be an electric vehicle as defined in the public service law and include physical devices or alterations for wheelchair transport.
Reduction in state and local sales tax revenue.
Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Lowered costs for necessary accessibility transportation and incentivization of electric transit.
Potential for reduced tax revenue for local school districts and municipalities; dependency on existing charging infrastructure.
The specific market availability and price points of compliant electric vehicles are not defined in the source.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
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No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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Positive outlook
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High
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Users in areas lacking electric vehicle charging infrastructure may face significant functional limitations despite the tax incentive.
Analysis scope
Does not specify vehicle range or efficiency requirements for exemption qualification.
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