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NY A09296
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits retail dealers from selling new or used motor vehicles unless the catalytic converter is indelibly marked or engraved with the vehicle identification number (VIN)
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Requires junk dealers, junk yard operators, and scrap metal processors receiving detached catalytic converters to record transaction details including date, location, item description, identification number, and payment amount
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Mandates that junk dealers obtain seller identification (driver's license or ID card), vehicle license plate number used for transport, and a statement of ownership or documentation showing chain of custody
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Requires junk dealers to photograph or video record the seller, their identification, and the catalytic converter at time of receipt, with records available for law enforcement inspection
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Violations carry fines up to $1,000 per offense, with the law taking effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Requires catalytic converters to be indelibly marked or engraved with the vehicle identification number of the vehicle on which such catalytic converter is installed; requires junk dealers to obtain and record certain information and documentation when receiving a motor vehicle catalytic converter that is not attached to the motor vehicle.
Last Action
print number 9296a
1/23/2026