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NY A05242
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
- Requires all catalytic converters on new and used vehicles sold by retail dealers to be indelibly marked with a unique serial number, with records maintained of vehicle identification and serial numbers
- Restricts purchase of used or scrap catalytic converters to licensed scrap processors or vehicle dismantlers, who must record seller information, retain copies of photo ID, and document any serial numbers
- Mandates scrap metal processing facilities install electronic video recording systems at customer scales and points of sale by June 1, 2026, with recordings retained for at least 120 days
- Prohibits scrap facilities from purchasing metal items bearing government, utility, cemetery, or railroad markings without written authorization from those entities
- Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine and/or 15 days imprisonment for first violations, escalating to $5,000 and/or one year for second violations within two years
- Requires insurance companies to provide actuarially appropriate premium reductions for vehicles with marked catalytic converters, effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Imposes certain restrictions on catalytic converters; requires all vehicle catalytic converters to be indelibly marked or engraved with a readily observable unique serial number; provides a reduction in premium charges for certain motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance rates with respect to automobiles equipped with a catalytic converter which contains such unique marking or engraving.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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