Authorizes self-station gas stations to allow hands-free gas dispensing

Latest action Apr 27, 2026

Authorizes self-service gas stations to allow for hands-free gas dispensing by installing hold open clips on gasoline and diesel fuel dispensing nozzles.

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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 A8771, 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.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill makes provisions relating to the use of hands-free latches/ hold open clips at self-service gas stations that allow for hands free use at gasoline pumps.

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

Cosponsors

Carrie Woerner, Judy Griffin and 3 more on Agora

Democratic3
Republican2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph A. Griffo says this is needed

New York is one of only two states that do not openly allow these hold open clips/latches at self-service gasoline stations. With harsh Upstate New York winters, this is a simple, convenient service that will make things easier for New Yorkers and repeal an outdated regulation.

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 27, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Apr 27, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
Apr 23, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.363
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.363
NY Assembly
Apr 21, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (4 earlier events)

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
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
Apr 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate

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.
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