Relates to the lemon law applied to new or used motor vehicles
This bill updates New York's lemon law for new motor vehicles by extending the warranty period from 18,000 miles or two years to 36,000 miles or three years, whichever comes first. It also revises the mileage deduction formula for refunds from 12,000 miles to 20,000 miles when a consumer returns a defective vehicle. These changes directly affect new car buyers in New York who experience warranty issues, ensuring longer protection and adjusting how lease or purchase refunds are calculated. The bill modifies key mechanisms like repair timelines, manufacturer obligations, and fee deductions to align with the updated mileage and time thresholds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025
Last action May 6, 2026
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This bill expands New York's lemon law protections to include used motor vehicles, not just new ones. It broadens the definition of covered vehicles to include those purchased, leased, or registered in the state, and it adds new definitions for lease-related terms like 'capitalized cost' and 'lease payment'.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from applying only to new motor vehicles to applying to both new and used motor vehicles.
SCOPE
Extended the law's applicability to used vehicles that are purchased, leased, or registered in New York, in addition to new vehicles.
ELIGIBILITY
Adjusted the mileage threshold for vehicle eligibility from 12,000 miles to 24,000 miles.
DEFINITION
Added new definitions for 'capitalized cost', 'authorized dealer', and 'lease payment' to clarify financial terms in lease agreements.
Updated the 'motor vehicle' definition to include vehicles registered in the state, regardless of where they were originally purchased.
REQUIREMENT
Expanded the refund amount for consumers to include incidental damages such as reasonable repair, towing, and rental car costs.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8594A
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 27, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Carroll
DDemocratic/Working Families
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