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A 1904

Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon and 7 co-sponsors

Requires DMV to label qualifying hybrids as qualified hybrid vehicle and show EPA-estimated MPG on registration forms to help buyers compare fuel efficiency.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 1904

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1904

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1904
  • Title: Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Classification: Assembly bill

Purpose and Intent

A 1904 aims to increase consumer information and transparency by ensuring that registration forms clearly identify eligible hybrid vehicles and display their EPA-estimated miles-per-gallon (MPG) figures. The underlying intent is to help buyers compare fuel efficiency across hybrid options at the point of registration, potentially influencing purchasing decisions and promoting the use of more efficient vehicles.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Registration forms: The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles (or the relevant registration authority) to modify car registration forms so that qualifying hybrid vehicles are labeled with the term “qualified hybrid vehicle.”
  • EPA MPG display: For each qualifying hybrid vehicle, the registration form would display the EPA-estimated miles-per-gallon (MPG) figure.
  • Scope: The labeling and MPG display would apply to vehicles that meet the bill’s criteria for a “qualified hybrid vehicle” (the specific definition of “qualified hybrid vehicle” would be established by the bill and/or accompanying regulations).

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Consumers: Vehicle buyers and registrants would have immediate visibility of critical efficiency information at registration, enabling easier comparison of fuel economy.
  • Vehicle Owners/Operators: Owners of hybrid vehicles would see their vehicle’s label and MPG reflected in official registration materials.
  • DMV/Registration Authorities: Administrative processes and form design would need to be updated to incorporate the new label and MPG display, potentially involving IT and communications updates.
  • Automakers and Dealers: Depending on the bill’s definition of “qualified hybrid vehicle,” manufacturers and dealers may face increased emphasis on providing EPA MPG data in state forms and communications.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025
  • Legislative Action: Referred to the Transportation Committee (listed twice in the record, indicating the same referral date in the provided data).
  • Status: At the committee stage; no floor action or enacted provisions are noted in the current record.
  • Related Legislation: The bill references several prior-session bills (A 4687, A 1602, A 864, A 4221, A 7106, A 3571, A 3936, A 2651), suggesting a longstanding interest in improving transparency around hybrid vehicle labeling and fuel efficiency.

Sponsors

  • Primary: William Colton
  • Cosponsors: Nader Sayegh, Alicia Hyndman, Joe DeStefano, Phil Steck, Marianne Buttenschon, Brian D. Miller, Harvey Epstein

Notes and Context

  • The bill’s effectiveness depends on a defined threshold or criteria for what constitutes a “qualified hybrid vehicle,” plus any administrative rules adopted to implement the labeling and MPG display.
  • As a transportation-focused measure, its passage would reflect a policy of enhanced consumer information within vehicle registration processes.

If you’d like, I can add a comparative note with the related prior-session bills or a brief outline of potential implementation steps for the DMV.

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

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