February 2026

Effective State Changes

NEW YORK

Senate Bill 8416, the “Fostering Affordability and Integrity Through Reasonable Business Practices Act”, makes it illegal for businesses to engage in any unfair, deceptive, or abusive act or practice while providing services and expands the state attorney general's authority to enforce those provisions. Effective February 17, 2026.

OHIO

Ohio Admin. Code § 4501:1-6-12 changes the name of the Convenience Fee in Ohio to the Registration and Titling Service Fee. Additionally, motor vehicle dealers will now be able to charge consumers for mailing any registration or title work to their place of residence. Effective March 1, 2026.

UTAH

House Bill 47 requires a vehicle owner to maintain liability insurance on a vehicle if the vehicle is operated on a highway, not merely registered with the State of Utah. Effective May 6, 2026.