Relates to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle
This bill requires used car dealers in New York to check for safety recalls on vehicles before selling them. Dealers must make a good-faith effort to identify any manufacturer or NHTSA recalls affecting a vehicle and then complete the required repairs to satisfy those recalls. It directly affects used motor vehicle dealers who sell cars at retail. Violations carry a $5,000 penalty per violation, enforceable by the state. The law aims to ensure safety repairs are completed before used cars are sold to consumers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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