Bill > A08594

This bill updates and expands New York's lemon law protections for both new and used motor vehicles by extending key timeframes and mileage limits. For new vehicles, the warranty period is increased from two to three years and the mileage threshold is raised from 18,000 to 36,000 miles, giving consumers longer protection against vehicle defects. For used vehicles, the warranty requirements are similarly expanded, with extended coverage periods based on the vehicle's mileage: 12 months or 12,000 miles for vehicles with up to 80,000 miles, 6 months or 6,000 miles for vehicles between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, and 3 months or 3,000 miles for vehicles between 100,000 and 200,000 miles. The bill also increases penalties for manufacturers and dealers who fail to comply with warranty requirements, such as raising the daily fine for non-compliance from $25 to $250, up to a maximum of $2,000. Additionally, the bill modernizes the law by adding coverage for new automotive technologies like navigation systems and driver assistance software, reflecting the increasing complexity of modern vehicles and ensuring consumers have protections for critical technological components.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8594