Bill > S08430

This bill updates and expands the New York State Lemon Law for both new and used motor vehicles by making several key changes. The bill extends the warranty period for new vehicles from 18,000 miles or two years to 36,000 miles or three years, giving consumers longer protection. For used vehicles, the bill increases warranty coverage periods based on mileage: vehicles with up to 80,000 miles now get a 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty, vehicles between 80,000 and 100,000 miles get a 6-month or 6,000-mile warranty, and vehicles between 100,000 and 200,000 miles get a 3-month or 3,000-mile warranty. The bill also expands the list of covered parts for used vehicle warranties to include modern critical systems like navigation and driver assistance software. Additionally, the bill increases potential penalties for manufacturers or dealers who fail to comply with warranty requirements, such as raising the daily non-compliance fee from $25 to $250, with a maximum penalty increasing from $500 to $2,000. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive consumer protection in motor vehicle sales and leases by offering longer and more detailed warranty coverage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8430