New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

A9381 — Relates to unauthorized rental car use

Last action — Passed Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill allows rental car companies to repossess vehicles not returned after rental agreements end.

This bill updates rules for rental car companies regarding unauthorized use of vehicles. It specifically empowers these companies to regain custody of rental cars that are not returned at the end of an agreement, including repossession.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers who rent vehicles should be aware that failing to return a rental car on time could lead to repossession.
  • Small Business: This means rental car companies can more effectively manage their fleet and recover vehicles that are not returned on time.

Summary

Amends provisions relating to unauthorized rental car use; authorizes a rental vehicle company to regain custody of a rental vehicle which is not returned at the end of the rental agreement including repossession.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. 3RD READING CAL.1560

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR S9501

  5. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  6. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  7. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  8. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.472

  9. REPORTED

  10. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  11. PRINT NUMBER 9381B

  12. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  13. PRINT NUMBER 9381A

  14. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  15. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  16. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A9381 do?
Amends provisions relating to unauthorized rental car use; authorizes a rental vehicle company to regain custody of a rental vehicle which is not returned at the end of the rental agreement including repossession.
Who sponsors A9381?
A9381 is sponsored by Jeffrey Dinowitz.
What is the current status of A9381?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced December 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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