Bill > S02381

This bill requires that motor vehicle accident reports and motor vehicle condition reporting agencies include detailed information about repair costs or damage status for vehicles involved in accidents. Specifically, the bill mandates that accident reports filed with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles must now include either the cost or estimated cost of repairs for any damaged vehicle, or a clear notation if no damage was incurred. Additionally, the bill defines "motor vehicle condition reporting agencies" as entities that compile and evaluate vehicle maintenance information for third-party reports, and requires these agencies to similarly include repair cost or damage status information in their reports. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive and transparent documentation of vehicle damage following accidents, which could be useful for insurance, vehicle history, and consumer protection purposes. The new requirements will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, with some specific implementation details to be determined by the commissioner of motor vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2381