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DemocratBill · S. 2956· Senate(119-S-2956)

Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
9/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act, aims to stop auto dealers from selling, leasing, or loaning used motor vehicles that have open recalls. It defines a used motor vehicle as one previously purchased for reasons other than resale. The Act establishes that a dealer cannot complete a transaction until any required defect or noncompliance is repaired. It also creates a system where manufacturers must reimburse dealers if a remedy is not made available within 60 days. Certain exceptions exist for wholesale sales or junk automobiles. The law would take effect one year after it is enacted.

Yes

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+8

    The bill prohibits dealers from selling used vehicles with unaddressed safety recalls, protecting buyers from defective products.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    By ensuring used cars are safe, the bill protects lower-income consumers who rely on the used car market.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+2

    The bill increases safety standards for vehicle transactions which benefits all residents including those in urban areas.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.