A 9307 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires that all motor vehicles sold at motor vehicle dealerships contain a spare tire

This bill requires all new and used motor vehicles sold by dealerships to include a spare tire that is at least a "donut tire" (a temporary, smaller spare for limited use at reduced speeds). It applies directly to vehicle buyers and dealerships, mandating that the spare must be properly secured to the vehicle. The law specifies that the spare must be compatible with the vehicle and designed for temporary use only, as defined in the bill. This change would affect every vehicle purchase at a dealership in the jurisdiction where the bill passes.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action May 29, 2026

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A9307B → A9307C · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill update expands the scope of the space saver tire requirement to include vehicles with full-sized spare tires and adds a new exemption for vehicles lacking space to secure a space saver. It also clarifies definitions to ensure the law applies only to specific types of light vehicles and establishes a clear timeline for when the act takes effect.

Scope change

The bill now applies to vehicles with full-sized spare tires and explicitly excludes vehicles that cannot physically accommodate a space saver tire.

ELIGIBILITY

Added an exemption for new motor vehicles that do not have a space to secure a space saver tire.

Added an exemption for new motor vehicles sold with a full-sized spare tire.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'new motor vehicle' to specify it must not have been placed in consumer use.

Added a new definition for 'gross vehicle weight rating' to clarify the weight threshold for the law's application.

Refined the definition of 'motor vehicle' to list specific vehicle types like SUVs, light trucks, and vans, while excluding heavier vehicles.

Updated the definition of 'manufacturer' to use lowercase 'm' for consistency with other terms in the bill.

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Committee

Amendments

May 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES 9307C

lower

May 13, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9307B

lower

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9307A

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Dec 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors