Bill > A01095

This bill prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging subscription fees for certain vehicle features that are already installed and would function without ongoing support or cost. Specifically, the bill defines key terms such as "consumer," "dealer," "manufacturer," "motor vehicle," "motor vehicle feature," and "subscription service." Under the proposed law, manufacturers and dealers cannot charge recurring payments for features that utilize pre-installed components and hardware that would work after activation without additional ongoing expenses. The bill provides exceptions for services like navigation updates, infotainment features, satellite radio, Wi-Fi, telematics, roadside assistance, and software-dependent driver assistance features. Moreover, manufacturers and dealers are still allowed to provide software updates for safety-related defects at no cost. Any violation of these provisions would result in a civil penalty of up to $250 per point of sale. The law would take effect 90 days after becoming official, aiming to protect consumers from being charged repeatedly for features they have already purchased with their vehicle.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1095