Bill > A00075

This bill requires motor vehicle repair shops to provide detailed disclosure about replacement crash parts used in automobile collision repairs and obtain written consent from vehicle owners before installation. The bill defines "replacement crash parts" as sheet metal, plastic, fiberglass, or similar exterior components like doors, fenders, panels, and bumpers. Repair shops must use a standardized form that explains four types of replacement parts: new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, new aftermarket parts, recycled parts, and re-manufactured parts. Critically, the bill mandates that for vehicles in their year of manufacture and the two subsequent years, only new OEM replacement parts can be used. The bill also extends these requirements to insurance companies, prohibiting them from requiring the use of non-OEM parts without proper disclosure. Additionally, if non-OEM parts are used and require additional labor or materials for proper installation, the insurance company must cover those extra costs. The legislation is designed to increase transparency in automobile repairs, protect consumers by ensuring quality parts are used during a vehicle's early years, and provide clear information about the types of replacement parts being installed.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A75