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A 4768

Requires that all new motor vehicles sold at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan and 4 co-sponsors

Requires every new vehicle sold at new-vehicle dealerships to include a spare tire, boosting driver readiness after a flat but potentially raising dealer packaging costs.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 4768

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4768 (2025)

Overview

Bill A 4768 would require that all new motor vehicles sold at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire. The measure aims to ensure drivers have immediate access to a replacement tire in the event of a flat, potentially improving safety and reducing the need for emergency assistance.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate: Every new motor vehicle sold at a new motor vehicle dealership must include a spare tire.
  • Scope: Applies to all new motor vehicles sold at new-vehicle dealerships (the text provided does not specify additional components or configurations beyond the spare tire).

Key provisions and changes

  • The core provision is a hardware requirement for new vehicles sold by dealers: a spare tire included with the vehicle at the point of sale.
  • The bill’s language as provided does not specify details such as the type of spare (full-size vs. temporary), accompanying tools (jack, lug wrench), or timing/phase-in requirements. No penalties or enforcement mechanisms are described in the available information.

Who/what would be affected

  • Affected parties: New motor vehicle dealerships selling new vehicles; consumers purchasing new vehicles.
  • Potential downstream effects: Dealers may incur higher initial costs or logistical considerations to ensure each new vehicle includes a spare tire; manufacturers and suppliers may adjust packaging/stocking practices accordingly.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection on February 6, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions, indicating formal referral).
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and, if favored, move to additional floor votes. No specific deadline is provided in the available information.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Eric Brown.
  • Co-sponsors: John Lemondes, Joe DeStefano, David McDonough, Anil Beephan Jr.
  • Related bill: A 9537 (from a prior session), which likely addressed a similar topic.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Safety and convenience: Could improve driver preparedness in the event of a tire issue.
  • Economic impact: Possible cost increase for new-vehicle packaging and handling; potential effects on vehicle pricing and dealer margins, depending on how the requirement is implemented.
  • Clarity needs: The summary available does not specify exceptions, enforcement, penalties, or technical details (e.g., spare type), which would be important for full understanding and implementation.

If you’d like, I can expand this with hypothetical implementation scenarios or compare it to the related A 9537 to illustrate potential differences and commonalities.

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

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