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NY S00488

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York's Personal Property Law to prohibit certain provisions in retail lease agreements, specifically targeting motor vehicle leases

  • Adds a new prohibition against turn-in fees that solely constitute additional charges for administrative, handling, or clerical services at lease expiration

  • Modifies existing restrictions on lease provisions including jury trial waivers and early termination limitations

  • Becomes effective January 1st of the year following enactment and applies only to leases executed on or after that date

  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection

Legislative Description

Provides that with respect to leases on motor vehicles, no lease shall provide that the lessee would be charged a turn-in fee at the expiration of the term which constitutes solely an additional fee for administrative, handling or clerical charges.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/6/2016
Rules6/25/2015
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/7/2015

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