Enacts the "consumer protection and automotive transparency act"

Latest action May 6, 2026

Enacts the consumer protection and automotive transparency act mandating transparency in automotive labeling relating to materials used in motor vehicles.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A2093, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Business Law.

Committee

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Consumer Protection · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation, known as the "Consumer Protection and Automotive Tran- sparency Act," aims to mandate transparency in automotive labeling, specifically focusing on the accurate disclosure of materials used in the interiors of automobiles. The bill seeks to prevent deceptive marketing practices that mislead consumers about the composition of seating surfaces, steering wheels, and gear shifters in the automotive industry. By requiring clear and accurate labeling of interior materi- als, this legislation aims to protect consumers both financially and ethically.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Cosponsors

Alex Bores, Angelo Santabarbara and 4 more on Agora

Democratic6

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed

Deceptive marketing practices within the automotive industry have led consumers to make uninformed purchasing decisions, resulting in finan- cial and ethical consequences. Existing laws lack the necessary provisions to address these issues, emphasizing the need for the Consum- er Protection and Automotive Transparency Act. This legislation seeks to protect consumers by ensuring clear and accurate labeling of materials used in automotive interiors, empowering them to make informed decisions and fostering trust in the marketplace.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 6, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
May 6, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 6, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Senate
DIED IN SENATE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.79
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.79
NY Assembly

Show full history (15 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 15, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.149
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.149
NY Assembly
May 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
May 8, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
May 7, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Apr 29, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Apr 25, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Affairs and Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Apr 7, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Affairs and Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Apr 7, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Consumer Protection
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly

About this record

Summary: The summary comes from NY Open Legislation, the New York State Senate's public record. For more, see How we handle summaries.
Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
Party colors: Parties are shown in the same neutral colors.
Source: From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Nov 1, 2026. About our data

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