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NY A00245
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Prohibits motor vehicle repair shops from deviating from collision repair guidelines, procedures, recommendations, and service bulletins issued by vehicle or original equipment manufacturers without written authorization from the vehicle owner
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Bars insurers from directly or indirectly requiring repair shops to deviate from manufacturer collision repair specifications without written consent from the vehicle owner or their representative
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Mandates that manufacturer directives for electronic system scans, calibrations, or diagnostic tests before or after repairs must be considered a required part of the repair procedure
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Takes effect on January 1 of the year following enactment, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations for implementation
Legislative Description
Provides that in the repair of a collision damaged motor vehicle, no motor vehicle repair shop or insurer shall deviate from the collision repair guidelines, procedures, recommendations and service bulletins issued by a vehicle or original equipment manufacturer without the written authorization from the vehicle owner or such owner's representative.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026