BILL NUMBER: S7902
SPONSOR: JACKSON
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the general business law and the vehicle and traffic
law, in relation to used automotive parts
 
PURPOSE:
To ensure the reduction of auto part theft from vehicles by requiring
provenance of automotive parts, which increases verifiability of origins
and accountable ownership history.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the general business law by adding a new article 11-C
that defines "used automotive parts", "private sales", and "exemptions",
states their purpose, and authorizes the attorney general to oversee
compliance and prosecute violations covered by the provisions of this
section.
Section 2 provides that the act shall take effect on the ninetieth day
after it shall have become a law.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
New York State has experienced a significant rise in auto part thefts,
particularly targeting high-value components like catalytic converters.
These thefts are often orchestrated by organized crime rings that
exploit gaps in documentation and resale regulations. The lack of strin-
gent recordkeeping requirements allows stolen parts to be laundered into
legitimate markets, making it challenging for law enforcement to trace
and prosecute these crimes effectively. This bill aims to reduce the
vicious spiral of automotive parts theft and the risk to consumers and
drivers and supporting legitimate businesses.
Recent cases have shown that this problem affects all levels of the
automotive industry and is irrespective of the type and value of vehi-
cle.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law.

Statutes affected:
S7902: 398-d vehicle and traffic law, 415-a vehicle and traffic law