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NY S07944

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits motor vehicle dealers and lenders from installing starter interrupt devices on vehicles purchased or leased by consumers in New York State
  • Defines starter interrupt devices as systems that prevent vehicle starting when scheduled payments are missed and typically require consumers to enter payment codes to continue operating the vehicle, which may include GPS tracking capability
  • Applies to new and used motor vehicles as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law, excluding Class A, B, and C limited use motorcycles
  • Establishes a penalty of up to five thousand dollars for knowing violations of the prohibition
  • Takes effect on November 1st of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits the installation of starter interrupt devices on certain new and used motor vehicles.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules10/10/2014

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