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NY S05708

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Diane Savino

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires dealers to inform purchasers or lessees of motor vehicles equipped with GPS systems about the need for periodic map updates and provide either the current cost or a good faith estimate of update fees

  • Mandates dealers disclose GPS map update fees on the sales contract, lease agreement, or a separate initialed document in conspicuous boldface type with specific language stating whether the amount is the current cost on the day of sale/lease or an estimate of future cost

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court injunctions against violations and impose civil penalties up to $500 per violation, with authority to order restitution to affected consumers

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires dealers to disclose information regarding fees for updating maps on global positioning systems installed in motor vehicles.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Consumer Affairs and Protection5/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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