BILL NUMBER: S2107A
SPONSOR: COONEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the accept-
ance of electronic signatures on form MV-82, application for
registration/title
 
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bill is to allow for electronic signatures to be
accepted by dealers and the DMV
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 adds title 11-a to the vehicle and traffic law which includes
the following provisions:
§ 2500 sets the definitions for "document", "electronic signature", and
"electronic"
§ 2501 requires the commissioner of the DMV to accept electronic signa-
tures for form MV-82
§ 2502 set requirements and limitations
§ 2503 exempts the use of electronic signature for anything other than
form MV-82
§ 2504 establishes that this precedent will prevail over other conflict-
ing provisions on electronic signatures
Section 2 sets the effective date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Requiring the Commissioner of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) to accept electronic signatures for car dealership records offers
numerous benefits for both businesses and consumers. It simplifies and
expedites the transaction process, making it more convenient for all
parties involved. Allowing electronic signatures eliminates the need for
physical paperwork, reducing the time and effort required to complete
transactions. Accepting electronic signatures enhances data security and
integrity.
Furthermore, requiring the Commissioner of the DMV to accept electronic
signatures promotes environmental sustainability and cost savings. Addi-
tionally, the adoption of electronic signatures could potentially see a
reduction in administrative overhead associated with printing, storing,
and managing paper documents.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
S9561/A10076 of 2023-24: Referred to Transportation Committee
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
This bill will have no fiscal impact on the State or local government.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it
shall have become a law.