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A 2552

Makes certain exceptions for violations pertaining to certain mufflers and exhaust systems

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harvey Epstein and 2 co-sponsors

A2552A adds exemptions to muffler/exhaust violations, clarifying when penalties don't apply, affecting vehicle owners, shops, and inspectors enforcing rules.

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Bill Summary · A 2552

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A-2552 (Version A2552A)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2552
  • Title: Makes certain exceptions for violations pertaining to certain mufflers and exhaust systems
  • Status: PRINT NUMBER 2552A (amended version)
  • Introduced: January 17, 2025
  • Current Version: A2552A (amendment/revised text)
  • Primary Sponsor: Nader Sayegh
  • Cosponsors: MaryJane Shimsky, Harvey Epstein

What the bill would do (purpose and scope)

  • The bill is described as making “certain exceptions” for violations related to mufflers and exhaust systems.
  • The exact scope, criteria, and conditions of the exceptions are defined in the bill’s text (not provided here). In general terms, it would add exemptions or clarifications to existing enforcement or penalties around mufflers and exhaust-system violations.
  • Because this is an amended version (A2552A), the changes reflect proposed refinements after initial introduction.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Create or specify exceptions to current violations involving mufflers and exhaust systems.
  • Potentially modify how some muffler/exhaust violations are enforced, charged, or penalized.
  • The precise categories of exemptions (e.g., certain vehicle types, specific muffler/exhaust configurations, or particular violations) would be defined in the statutory text.

Note: The exact statutory language is not provided here, so the summary focuses on the bill’s stated aim of introducing exceptions.

Who would be affected

  • Vehicle owners and operators who are subject to muffler/exhaust violations.
  • Automobile dealers and repair shops that handle exhaust-system work and compliance.
  • Law enforcement and municipal/state inspectors responsible for enforcing motor-vehicle equipment standards.
  • Regulatory and administrative agencies implementing muffler/exhaust-related rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: 1/17/2025 and referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.
  • Actions on 4/21/2025: The bill (A 2552) was amended and recomitted to the Transportation Committee, and a PRINT NUMBER 2552A was issued (indicating an amended version).
  • Related actions: The bill has a companion in the Senate (S 3156) and related bills in prior sessions (A 9999, A 36).
  • Current legislative path: As of the latest actions, it remains under Transportation committee consideration with amendments being circulated.

Related bills

  • Senate companion: S 3156 (also listed as companion)
  • Prior-session related Assembly bills: A 9999, A 36

Practical considerations and next steps

  • Review the full text of A2552A to identify the exact exemptions, conditions, and any associated compliance requirements.
  • Monitor amendments from the Transportation Committee to understand how the exemptions would be applied and under what circumstances.
  • Consider impacts on vehicle owners, enforcement practices, and any potential cost or safety implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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