ALBANY, N.Y. — A new law will prohibit used car dealers in New York from selling vehicles that don't have working airbags.
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday she has signed the bill into law. It's named after 18-year-old Anthony Amoros, a Rockland County resident who died in a crash in 2013 while driving a car without airbags.
The state Legislature passed the bill in June. It takes effect in 90 days, and will require will require dealers to give buyers documentation showing the vehicle has an airbag and a readiness indicator light that shows it is functioning.
"Every New Yorker deserves to be safe on the road and behind the wheel," Hochul said in a provided statement. "It's crucial that drivers have the protection of an airbag in case tragedy strikes, which is why this new legislation is so important. I'm honored to sign this bill into law in memory of Anthony Amoros and grateful to his family for their advocacy to honor his memory."
Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski said, "This law makes New York safer for motorists and honors a remarkable young Rocklander. When a car is supposed to have an airbag, and that airbag is missing or unworkable, tragedy awaits. You can't sell a car without seatbelts, and now you can't sell an equipped car without an airbag. Thank you to Governor Hochul for signing this lifesaving measure and to the Amoros family for their collaboration and inspiring advocacy."