Bill > S05597

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to expand the definition of "purchaser" and "consumer" under the state's Lemon Law to explicitly include commercial and business vehicle buyers. The key provisions include: replacing the term "consumer" with "purchaser" throughout the existing law, extending warranty and protection rights to purchasers of motor vehicles used for business or commercial purposes, and ensuring that commercial vehicle buyers have the same rights as personal vehicle buyers when dealing with nonconforming vehicles. Specifically, the bill allows commercial vehicle purchasers to seek remedies such as vehicle replacement or full refund if a new or used motor vehicle does not conform to warranties, experiences substantial defects, or is out of service for repairs for an extended period. The changes apply to both new and used motor vehicles, including motor homes, and provide protections such as warranty coverage, repair rights, and access to arbitration mechanisms. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive consumer protection by broadening the scope of who can benefit from the Lemon Law, effectively treating business and commercial vehicle purchases with the same legal safeguards as personal vehicle purchases.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5597