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NY S09348
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers in New York from charging subscription fees for vehicle features that use hardware already installed at purchase and function without ongoing support
- Applies to convenience and safety functions like heated seats that are typically offered as upgrades at the time of purchase or lease
- Exempts navigation updates, satellite radio, in-vehicle Wi-Fi, telematics, roadside assistance, driver automation features, and services requiring cellular/data networks for operation
- Imposes civil penalties up to $250 per point of sale for each violation
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the Attorney General authorized to promulgate implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Consumer Affairs and Protection3/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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