NY A02283 | 2009-2010 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-2)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-06 - referred to consumer affairs and protection
Pending: Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Requires the registration and regulation by the commissioner of motor vehicles of rental vehicle companies, as defined; prohibits discriminatory practices by rental vehicle companies based on age, credit card ownership, geographical location of renter's residence or past driving history; provides other protections in vehicle renting, including limits of liability of one hundred dollars except under certain circumstances; sets procedures for accident reports and for suspension or revocation of registration and for civil penalties; also authorizes private right of action.

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Title

Requires the registration and regulation by the commissioner of motor vehicles of rental vehicle companies, as defined; prohibits discriminatory practices by rental vehicle companies based on age, credit card ownership, geographical location of renter's residence or past driving history; provides other protections in vehicle renting, including limits of liability of one hundred dollars except under certain circumstances; sets procedures for accident reports and for suspension or revocation of registration and for civil penalties; also authorizes private right of action.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-01-06 referred to consumer affairs and protection
2009-01-15 referred to consumer affairs and protection

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