Bill > S01156

This bill amends Section 2114 of the vehicle and traffic law to allow automobile dealers to maintain their vehicle records electronically, with the key condition that these electronic records must be fully accessible and can be provided to authorized requestors (such as representatives of the commissioner, peace officers, or police officers) during normal business hours. The bill updates existing language to replace gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms and specifically states that electronically retained records do not need to be maintained in physical form. Previously, dealers were required to keep physical records of every vehicle bought, sold, or exchanged, but this amendment modernizes the record-keeping requirements by permitting digital documentation while ensuring that the records remain transparent and readily available for official inspection. The amendment applies to all vehicle-related records and provides dealers with more flexibility in how they document and store their transaction information, reflecting the increasing digitization of business record-keeping.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1156