BILL NUMBER: S516A
SPONSOR: PERSAUD
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring
motor vehicle repair shops to disclose certain information to customers
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of the bill is to increase the transparency between an auto-
motive customer and an auto repair shop regarding the costs of car work
and repairs.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivisions 1 and 2 of section 398-d of
the vehicle and traffic law, subdivision 1 amends chapter 161 of the
laws of 1996 and subdivision 2 amends chapter 161 of the laws of 1990
and adds new subdivision 2-a.
Section2 of the bill provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The maintenance of one's car is costly, vet necessary to keep not only
oneself safe, but also the drivers around us safe as well. In order for
automotive owners to be informed of the costs and warranty purchased for
car maintenance, it is necessary that they be given a clear record of
the costs of the service they get. A motor vehicle repair shop must
maintain the upmost clear communication with the owner of a vehicle that
is being prepared.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023/2024: S2378 Referred to Transportation
2022: S9257 Referred to Transportation
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None noted.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.