A 9296 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires catalytic converters to be indelibly marked or engraved with the vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which such catalytic converter is installed

Summary

Requires catalytic converters to be indelibly marked or engraved with the vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which such catalytic converter is installed; requires junk dealers to obtain and record certain information and documentation when receiving a motor vehicle catalytic converter that is not attached to the motor vehicle.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

A9296 → A9296A · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill adds exemptions to the catalytic converter tracking requirements that currently apply to junk dealers and scrap metal processors. The changes clarify that certain collectors, salvage operations, and motorcycle transactions are not subject to the new documentation and photo requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific exemptions for motor vehicle collectors, certain salvage transactions, wholesale auctions, and motorcycles.

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions for motor vehicle collectors from the catalytic converter receipt requirements.

Added exemptions for vehicles sold by automobile dismantlers after being reported for dismantling.

Added exemptions for vehicles sold through salvage pools with proper salvage certificates.

Added exemptions for vehicles sold through salvage disposal auctions.

Added exemptions for vehicles sold through wholesale motor vehicle auctions.

DEFINITION

Added definitions for 'salvage disposal auction', 'wholesale motor vehicle auction', and 'motorcycle' to clarify which transactions are exempt.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9296A

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Dec 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors