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NY S01948

NY S01948
Prohibits the disabling, removal or interference with emission control devices and the use of emission tampering devices; provides remedies for the violation of such provisions.


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the disabling, removal or interference with emission control devices; and to amend the environmental conservation law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to prohibiting the use of emission tampering devices and providing remedies for the violation of such provisions

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law and the Vehicle and Traffic Law to prohibit the tampering with, disabling, or removal of emission control devices in motor vehicles, as well as the sale, possession, or installation of "aftermarket defeat devices" that bypass or disable such emission controls. The bill requires visual inspections of vehicles for the presence of these illegal devices and imposes civil penalties for non-compliance. It also authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Attorney General to enforce these new provisions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 02/27/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
  • ‐ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement

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