New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York A10411: Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold
Status: Passed both chambers, June 4, 2026
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.
What the bill says
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold.
From the amended text, April 14, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 198-d to read as follows: § 198-D. VEHICLE FEATURE SUBSCRIPTIONS. (A) AS USED IN THIS SECTION: (1) "CONSUMER" SHALL MEAN THE PURCHASER, OR LESSEE, OTHER THAN FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE, OF A MOTOR VEHICLE. (2) "DEALER" SHALL HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED BY SECTION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW. (3) "MANUFACTURER" SHALL MEAN A PERSON OR BUSINESS ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURING OR ASSEMBLING OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES. (4) "MOTOR VEHICLE" SHALL HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED BY SECTION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW. (5) "MOTOR VEHICLE FEATURE" SHALL MEAN ANY CONVENIENCE OR SAFETY FUNCTION INCLUDED ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEATED SEATS THAT TYPICALLY IS OFFERED TO A CONSUMER AS AN UPGRADE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE. (6) "SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE" SHALL MEAN A SERVICE PROVIDED ON A SUBSCRIPTION BASIS IN …
Sponsors
- William Magnarelli (D, 129) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- : PASSED SENATE
- : 3RD READING CAL.1107
- : SUBSTITUTED FOR S9348A
- : REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- : DELIVERED TO SENATE
- : PASSED ASSEMBLY
- : ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.481
- : REPORTED
- : REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
Votes
- Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 57 yea, 3 nay, passed
- FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 57 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (May 19, 2026): 138 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable (May 5, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes (April 21, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: General Business Law
Common questions
- What is A10411?
- A10411 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold.
- What does A10411 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold.
- What is the status of A10411?
- Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored A10411?
- William Magnarelli (D, 129).
- Where is the official record for A10411?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10411
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.