NY LEG Auto Broker Cancellation Notices

Published on: Mar 7, 2025

On Feb. 14, NY LEG increased requirements for auto broker businesses

  • NY LEG passed AB 441 (SB 2672) on auto broker notice of cancellation requirements.
  • Aims to effectuate amendments in AB 3499 (SB 7553) related notice of cancellation requirements and additional disclosures to consumers purchasing, leasing automobiles.
  • Amended NY FIN 20-35B-738 (contracts) and NY FIN 20-35-B-741-A (surety bond).
  • Document dated Feb. 14, 2025, was received on Mar. 5, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Changes to clarify notice of cancellation content in contract between broker, consumer.
  • Automobile brokers are required to clearly and conspicuously state in advertisements they are not affiliated with dealer or motor vehicle franchisor, manufacturer, distributor.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 8, 2025, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jan. 28, 2025, bill passed Assembly.
  • On Jan. 28, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 11, 2025, bill passed Senate.
  • On Feb. 12, 2025, bill was sent to governor; on Feb. 14, 2025, governor signed bill.
  • Effectiveness
  • Effective on same date and in same manner as AB 3499 (SB 7553), Jun. 19, 2025.
Regulators
NY LEG
Entity Types
Bank; Thrift
Reference
Ch. 19, Bill A00441, S02672, 2/14/2025; Citation: *NY FIN* 20-35B-738, 20-35-B-741-A;
Functions
Advertising; Compliance; Legal; Reporting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Loan
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Feb 14, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 19, 2025
Rule ID
245791
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Feb 14, 2025
Report Section
US Banking