Relates to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle

Latest action Apr 21, 2026

Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle.

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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

New York State Senate

Same as A2176, 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.

Cosponsors

Angelo Santabarbara, David Weprin and 1 more on Agora

Democratic3

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Rachel May says this is needed

Currently, manufacturers are required to contact the registered owner of a motor vehicle upon which it has initiated a safety recall and notify the owner that it will repair that vehicle at no cost to the owner. However, there are occasions when a manufacturer has no way of contact- ing the person or entity in possession of the recalled vehicle because they have sold or traded-in that vehicle to a dealer or third party. This new legislation would enhance vehicular safety in New York State by ensuring that used car dealers search for recalls and conduct appropri- ate repairs before selling the vehicle. This legislation will protect consumers by ensuring that their used cars are safe prior to purchase.

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

Apr 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly

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