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NY A01076
NY A01076Mandates that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen; authorizes law enforcement to recover the stolen vehicle through electronic means, physical means, or any other method necessary to recover such vehicle as quickly as possible.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to mandating that purchasers of new vehicles complete a form authorizing or rejecting the placement of a tracking device in such vehicle, to be used by law enforcement if such vehicle is reported stolen
AI Summary
This bill requires new motor vehicle dealers to provide purchasers with an authorization form at the point of sale that gives them the option to consent or decline the installation of a state police-approved tracking device in their vehicle. If the purchaser authorizes the tracking device, the dealer must install it, and law enforcement can only access and use the device if the vehicle is officially reported stolen. The form will also include authorization for law enforcement to recover the stolen vehicle through electronic, physical, or any other necessary means to expedite recovery. The purpose of the bill is to create an optional system that could help quickly locate and retrieve stolen vehicles, while giving consumers the choice to participate. The tracking device would only be activated in the specific circumstance of the vehicle being reported stolen, and law enforcement would be restricted to using the device solely for vehicle recovery purposes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1076 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01076&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01076 |
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