Democratic state lawmakers on Tuesday called for the final approval of a bill that would require used cars sold at retail level in New York to contain a working airbag.

The measure, backed by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Sen. James Skoufis, was approved earlier this year in honor of a Hudson Valley man who was killed in a car crash at the age of 18. The car, unbeknownst to Anthony Amoros or his family, did not contain airbags when it was purchased as a used vehicle.

Since the crash, Amoros' family has become advocates for car safety measures.

"Anthony Amoros was a vibrant young man taken far too soon as a result of a highly preventable accident," Skoufis said. "I've been honored to work closely with the Amoros family and Assemblymember Zebrowski on this commonsense issue for many years, and I am humbled to know that many more lives will be saved as a result of our work and the Amoros' tireless advocacy. Anthony's legacy will extend far beyond his Rockland County hometown, ensuring used vehicles throughout the state meet minimum airbag safety standards and keep drivers safe. I urge the governor to sign this legislation immediately."

Lawmakers called the current law allowing the sale of cars without functioning airbags a loophole that needs to be addressed. The bill now heading to Cuomo's desk would bar car dealers from selling used cars without a functioning airbag included.

"The current loophole in state law leaves countless motorists vulnerable to potentially driving vehicles without the most critical safety device. Establishing Anthony Amoros' Law in New York State is a common-sense and life-saving measure," Zebrowski said. "The pain that the Amoros family has gone through in losing their son is unfathomable, but their advocacy on his behalf is admirable. I am honored to work with the Amoros' in remembrance of Anthony to ensure this type of tragedy is prevented in the future."

“This law will benefit New York State consumers because it will mandate that anyone who sells a used car, must inform the buyer of any problems with the airbags. This includes airbags which are non-functional or missing. The goal of this law is to protect public safety by making the public aware of the dangers of having a vehicle with non-functional or missing airbags and the risk to life and limb when they are not working properly or not in the car at all. The law also explains the lifesaving capability of the airbags,” said Al Amoros, Anthony’s father.