Vote: Committee vote · Transportation
Senate TransportationFeb 24, 2026Result: passed
(12) (0) (0) (1)
Senate bill · S516 (2025-26)
Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose certain information to customers
New York State Senate
Same as A1385, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (State Senator, District 19, Democratic)
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Summary
Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose whether parts supplied are under warranty and the estimate for all parts and labor; provides that no work can be done without the consent of the customer; provides for fines for violations of such provisions.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of the bill is to increase transparency between an automo- tive customer and an auto repair shop by requiring shops to clearly state on invoices to customers what their shop warranties are on parts and/or labor.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed
This legislation strengthens consumer protections by requiring motor vehicle repair shops to clearly disclose whether replacement parts and/or labor are covered by a shop warranty. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance in the form of escalating fines for each violation. By increasing transparency between motor vehicle repair shops and their customers, this legislation ensure that consumers have clear information about repair shop warranties on parts and/or labor while promoting accountability and fair business practices across New York's automotive repair industry.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Transportation
Senate TransportationMay 20, 2025Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Mar 16, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Mar 16, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 516B
NY Senate
- Feb 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Feb 25, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- Feb 24, 2026
1ST Report CAL.357
1ST REPORT CAL.357
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 22, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 20, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1230
1ST REPORT CAL.1230
NY Senate
- Feb 24, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Transportation
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Read the record
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