Assembly bans subscription fees for built-in vehicle features, makes Department of State regulator

May 19, 2026

The Assembly passed a consumer-protection measure barring manufacturers and dealers from charging subscription fees for vehicle features that are physically installed at purchase; it names the Department of State for rulemaking and enforcement. Vote 139-2.

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The Assembly passed a bill prohibiting automakers and dealers from charging subscription or recurring fees for vehicle components that are physically installed on a car at the time of sale.

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