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NY A00245

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/8/2025

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