Requires that all new motor vehicles sold or leased at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire
Summary
Requires that all new motor vehicles sold or leased at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire, whether or not equipped with standard radial or run-flat tires.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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This bill expands the spare tire requirement to include leased vehicles in addition to sold vehicles at New York dealerships, ensuring all new vehicles on the road have backup tires regardless of purchase method. The change broadens consumer protection by covering lease agreements which previously had no mandatory spare tire requirement under this law.
Scope change
Expanded from only sold vehicles to include both sold and leased vehicles at new motor vehicle dealerships
REQUIREMENT
Added 'or leased' to the spare tire requirement, extending the mandate to cover lease agreements in addition to vehicle sales
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4768A
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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