Requires rear occupant alert systems in certain vehicles

Bill A 1892 requires new passenger motor vehicles sold in New York to include a rear occupant alert system. This applies to vehicles weighing under 10,000 pounds with rear seats, manufactured one year or more after federal regulations for these systems are finalized. The system's purpose is to alert the operator to check rear-designated seating positions after the vehicle's engine is deactivated. This bill directly affects vehicle manufacturers and sellers by setting a new equipment standard for certain vehicles sold in the state.