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NY S00129
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jose Peralta
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AI Summary
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Requires automobile manufacturers to provide vehicle owners, repair shops, and the Department of Motor Vehicles with all information necessary to diagnose, service, repair, and integrate replacement equipment into motor vehicles.
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Prohibits manufacturers from withholding repair information if that information is already provided to franchised dealers or other repair facilities.
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Allows manufacturers to protect trade secrets from public disclosure but requires disclosure to the Department of Motor Vehicles for trade secret verification after a hearing.
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Establishes civil penalties of $500 to $10,000 per violation for manufacturers who fail to provide required information, with vehicle owners and repair shops authorized to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and attorney's fees.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulations to be implemented by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Legislative Description
Establishes the "New York state consumers' right to repair act of 2011" which mandates automobile manufacturers to release vehicle repair information to vehicle owners allowing such owners to choose among competing repair facilities for the convenient, reliable and affordable repair of their motor vehicles.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
1/5/2011