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NY S05992
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 388 to add liability protections for new car dealers who loan vehicles without a fee to customers while their vehicles are being serviced or repaired
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Shields the dealer or dealer affiliates from liability for death, injury, or property damage resulting from the loaned vehicle's use if there is no negligence or criminal wrongdoing by the dealer or affiliate
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Defines "affiliate" as a person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the owner, including through voting securities ownership
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References the definition of "new car dealer" from Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 415, subdivision one, paragraph F
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to negligence in use or operation of vehicle attributable to owner; provides that there shall be no liability for cars loaned by dealers without a fee.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/15/2016