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New YorkA 4342025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relates to amending provisions requiring the termination of connected vehicle services upon the request of a domestic violence victim

Sponsored By: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTIONCODESRULES

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Abuse survivors get free vehicle-access shutoff

Vehicle manufacturers and entities providing connected vehicle services on their behalf in New York must honor qualifying domestic violence victims’ requests. They must end the requested person’s service access within two business days, without charging the driver a fee. If technology prevents termination, providers must promptly notify the driver and offer alternatives, including instructions for manually changing or disabling settings. Providers must clearly explain that they may contact the driver or a chosen representative to confirm access has ended. Providers face civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. These rules take effect with the related 2024 law, on the 90th day after that law became law.

Abuse survivors get private vehicle-access requests

Drivers must provide a vehicle identification number, proof of legal possession, and a written statement that they are domestic violence victims. Accepted proof includes a title, a title with a lease in the driver’s name, or a court order granting sole possession or ownership. It also includes proof of marriage to the owner when the vehicle was bought or leased, or other state-approved proof. Providers cannot demand extra information and must keep submissions private. They must securely dispose of submissions within 90 days after processing, but may keep a record showing the application was completed. Drivers retain their right to seek relief under family court or domestic relations law. These rules take effect with the related 2024 law, on the 90th day after that law became law.

Drivers get connected-service notices and instructions

Unless technologically infeasible, providers must give in-vehicle notices showing whether connected service is on and how to disable or adjust it. Beginning July 1, 2026, this applies to vehicles made before January 1, 2028, with connected service and the ability to receive the needed software update. It applies to vehicles made on or after January 1, 2028, with connected service beginning that date. Providers must also post accessible termination instructions and request requirements on their websites and vehicle apps. New York’s Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence must create and post online educational resources about accessing termination. The online information duties take effect with the related 2024 law, on the 90th day after that law became law.

Drivers face limits on provider claims

Covered providers and their officers, directors, employees, vendors, and agents are protected from claims over actions necessary to follow these rules. This protection does not apply where the law says otherwise. It takes effect with the related 2024 law, on the 90th day after that law became law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Linda Rosenthal

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 207 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/28/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 1/27/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.17

    2/14/2025House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    2/12/2025House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    1/28/2025Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    1/28/2025Senate

  5. 3RD READING CAL.71

    1/28/2025Senate

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S797

    1/28/2025Senate

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

    1/27/2025Senate

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    1/27/2025House

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    1/27/2025House

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.39

    1/22/2025House

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.39

    1/22/2025House

  12. REPORTED

    1/22/2025House

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    1/22/2025House

  14. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

    1/14/2025House

  15. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

    1/8/2025House

Bill Text

  • Original

    1/3/2025

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