New York

New York Assembly Considers Bill Related to Auto Glass Safety Standards

A New York assemblyman recently introduced a bill designed to “provide for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.” The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and is under review in the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee. Click

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Window Film Bill Introduced in New York

A bill that “provides an exemption to the prohibition on tinted windows in automobiles for emergency ambulance service vehicles” has been introduced in New York. The bill, S8616, was introduced to the Senate on May 10 and referred to the Transportation Committee. There is an identical bill under review in

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New York Senator Introduces Bill Related to Service Contracts

The New York Senate currently is reviewing a bill that “relates to the definition of service contracts; exempts certain warranties and service contracts from applicability of insurance laws; [and] defines road hazards.” The bill, S 8525, was introduced on May 9 by Sen. James Seward. It was referred to the

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New York Bill Seeks to Exempt Ambulances from Window Film Laws

A bill is under review in the New York legislature that aims to “provide an exemption to the prohibition on tinted windows in automobiles for emergency ambulance service vehicles.” The bill, A10395, was introduced by Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal on April 19. It was referred to the Transportation Committee. Click here for

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New York Service Contract Bill Passes Senate

A New York bill related to vehicle service contracts has passed the state’s Senate and is now under the review of the New York Assembly’s Insurance Committee. The bill, S 5847, “relates to expanding the availability of meaningful service contracts to protect New Yorkers leasing automobiles for their personal use

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New York Senate Reviews Bill Related to Leased Vehicles

The New York Senate currently is reviewing a bill that “relates to expanding the availability of meaningful service contracts to protect New Yorkers leasing automobiles for their personal use from unanticipated ‘lease-end’ charges related to excess use or wear and tear of the leased vehicle.” The bill, S 5847, proposes

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