Consumer Protection

NY - Senator Kevin Thomas (U)

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Committee Chair

NY - Senator James Tedisco (U)

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Ranking Member

NY - Senator Leroy Comrie (U)

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Member

NY - Senator Chris Jacobs (U)

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Member

NY - Senator Brian Kavanagh (U)

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Member

NY - Senator Betty Little (U)

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Member

NY - Senator Zellnor Myrie (U)

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Member

NY - Senator Jessica Ramos (U)

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Member

NY - S3441 Relates to warning labels on certain sports and muscle creams

NY - S133 Relates to a notification of a security breach

NY - S200 Establishes recreational vehicle dealer agreements

NY - S3406 Prohibits advertisements for electronic cigarettes, liquid nicotine and hookah tobacco within five hundred feet of a school or park

NY - S3618 Enacts the "lawn litter law act"

NY - S2343 Requires debt collection agencies to be licensed by the state

NY - S2762 Relates to requiring consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer's information to such consumer at no cost

NY - S2073 Requires credit card solicitations and statements to display a "Credit Card Facts" display box

NY - S3970 Bans the use of employer data information

NY - S2780 Relates to requiring mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts to be printed in large font type

NY - S3651 Relates to consumer litigation funding

NY - S1416 Relates to randomized in-game purchases in video games

NY - S408 Provides for the registration and regulation of pet groomers; establishes standards of care, training and testing

NY - S2112 Relates to increasing the trademark registration and renewal fee

NY - S4102 Relates to deceptive acts and practices in the conduct of any business, trade or commerce

NY - S1464 Relates to internet service provider privacy requirements

NY - S1958 Requires the licensure of student loan servicers

NY - S4403 Relates to fire suppression systems and licensing professionals to perform authorized work on fire suppression systems

NY - S2834 Relates to licensing laser hair removal technicians

NY - S1140 Relates to notices pertaining to children's non-regulated camp

NY - S2678 Requires wireless telephone companies that offer shared or family plans to allow victims of domestic violence to be released from the account without penalty in instances of domestic violence

NY - S141 Relates to the price gouging of pharmaceuticals

NY - S3050 Enacts the "institutional investor recovery act"

NY - S3496 Relates to zone pricing of gasoline

NY - S503 Provides for the regulation of chemicals of high concern to children

NY - S500 Specifies requirements for motor fuel advertising media

NY - S1177 Requires website operators to allow minors who have posted certain content to remove such content

NY - S4515 Raises the maximum fine for persons who violate the law regulating telemarketing to twenty thousand dollars

NY - S4555 Relates to consumer litigation funding

NY - S1203 Establishes the biometric privacy act

NY - S593 Prohibits the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet shops; authorizes space for adoption

NY - S585 Requires scrap processors to record certain information

NY - S4020 Prohibits telemarketers from knowingly placing unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a state of emergency or disaster emergency

NY - S2893 Creates a private right of action for unlawful price gouging for injunctive relief and recovery of compensatory damages or $1000 whichever is greater

NY - S2898 Relates to adverse information in credit reports of certain furloughed federal government employees

NY - S1642 Relates to price gouging

NY - S1627 Enacts "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture

NY - S1631 The Anthony Amoros Law; relates to disclosure of airbag defects for certain vehicles

NY - S803 Relates to price gouging

NY - S793 Relates to increasing fines for certain telemarketing violations

NY - S820 Relates to amending the general business law, insurance law, and public health law regarding preneed insurance premiums

NY - S2456 Requires authorization for and verification of the validity of third-party charges for products and services billed to a customer on bills issued by telecommunications providers

NY - S3705 Relates to provisions concerning debt collection procedures

NY - S3104 Prohibits the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids; and establishes a statewide synthetic cannabinoid surrender program

NY - S2902 Relates to requiring manufacturers to use a coding system on all handgun and assault weapon ammunition

NY - S4621 Relates to labeling requirements for electric assisted bicycles

NY - S4764 Relates to telecommunication companies blocking certain numbers

NY - S4777 Enacts the nuisance call act

NY - S2426 Relates to student debt consultants

NY - S5245 Relates to the sale of personal information by an internet service provider

NY - S5283 Establishes the "right to repair farm equipment act"

NY - S5677 Relates to financial liability and disclosure for funeral homes

NY - S7104 Relates to establishing a set grace period for the use of credit card reward points

NY - S7113 Relates to the training requirements for peace officers

NY - S7240 Prohibits publishers from limiting the number of copies of e-books available at public libraries

NY - A362 Directs the department of state to study, evaluate and make recommendations concerning safety standards at baseball stadiums

NY - S7364 Relates to removing certain provisions relating to pre-need funeral services

NY - S7552 Relates to child restraint alarms

NY - S7711 Relates to the disclosure by hotels of contracts or similar agreements providing rooms to eligible homeless persons or families

NY - S7764 Relates to including the promotion and expansion of cricket in the state of New York to the jurisdiction of the state athletic commission

NY - S7898 Relates to packaging and taxing of e-liquid products

NY - S3124 Prohibits the disclosure or use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations

NY - S2732 Requires employees of gaming facilities to undergo human-trafficking recognition training

NY - S1749 Relates to creating a private right of action for the breach of a consumer's identifying information

NY - S2565 Relates to special provisions for not-for-profit sales

NY - S1769 Relates to mercantile establishments and the defense of lawful detention

NY - S3582 Relates to requiring a consumer credit reporting agency to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a breach of the security of such agency's system

NY - S41 Permits antitrust fines or penalties to be paid to the office of victim services in the court's discretion

NY - S2307 Prohibits the use of polystyrene containers by restaurants and food vendors

NY - S2323 Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act

NY - S4178 Provides that no business shall be prohibited from adopting a zero tolerance drug policy

NY - S1831 Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm

NY - S1843 Prohibits rental vehicle companies from imposing any fees, charges or penalties, other than the actual cost of a toll, on an authorized driver for such driver's use of a rental vehicle

NY - S2322 Prohibits a consumer reporting agency or lender from using an individual's internet viewing history to determine such individual's credit worthiness

NY - S3851 Relates to prohibiting certain judgments by confession; and prohibiting certain financial institutions from using a marshal to execute certain judgments

NY - S2756 Requires automobile manufacturers to provide the original purchaser or lessee with information that would extend coverage beyond the original warranty expiration

NY - S2778 Prohibits consumer reporting agencies and lenders from using an individual's late payment of cashless tolls to determine their credit worthiness

NY - S422 Exempts certain officers of the departments of correction and sanitation of the city of New York from training requirements for security guards

NY - S3981 Relates to pre-recorded political messages

NY - S3654 Relates to price gouging of medicine

NY - S256 Relates to price gouging of medicine

NY - S1404 Prohibits issuers of credit cards and debit cards from knowingly accepting or soliciting financial information of a cardholder from a third-party

NY - S1405 Relates to home improvement contract provisions

NY - S1403 Establishes no itinerant vendor shall offer for sale baby food, nonprescription drugs, cosmetics and batteries

NY - S434 Relates to child proofing liquid detergent packets

NY - S96 Relates to offering domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education to persons engaged in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics or cosmetology

NY - S3164 Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraud

NY - S224 Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses

NY - S3166 Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates

NY - S1956 Grants the department of financial services jurisdiction over the financing of motor vehicles

NY - S4295 Requires the registration of mail-in second-hand precious metals dealers with the department of state, regulates the conduct of the business thereof

NY - S2111 Relates to permitting the increase of the remedy for trademark counterfeiting

NY - S2823 Relates to prohibiting the use of polystyrene containers by restaurants and food vendors to package unconsumed food

NY - S2398 Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder

NY - S2829 Requires debt collectors to send consumers a written notice of their rights under state law along with their debt collection correspondence

NY - S4394 Requires debt collectors to inform debtors that written communications are available in large print format

NY - S4210 Relates to communications by mercantile establishments attempting to settle civil actions deriving from larceny prosecutions

NY - S1463 Relates to the eligibility criteria for a license to barber

NY - S2121 Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency

NY - S1125 Relates to allowing telecommunication companies to block incoming calls from certain numbers

NY - S4411 Allows consumers the right to request from businesses the categories of personal information a business has sold or disclosed to third parties

NY - S1119 Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2022 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour

NY - S2415 Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon"

NY - S3201 Relates to the bond issuance charge

NY - S1475 Prohibits certain practices by businesses making an automatic renewal or continuous service offer to consumers in the state

NY - S3208 Prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer and employment contracts; repealer

NY - S3490 Prohibits method of payment pricing of gasoline

NY - S3231 Requires all massage therapy businesses to be licensed by the department of state

NY - S2422 Relates to manufacturers' reporting the sale or distribution of firearms

NY - S3432 Provides that new passenger-type motor vehicles manufactured for sale in New York state on or after January 1, 2020 shall be offered for sale with a spare tire and jack

NY - S4427 Relates to warranties and protections for purchasers of new and used motor vehicles

NY - S1180 Prohibits internet service providers from disclosing personally identifiable information under certain circumstances

NY - S3788 Relates to prohibiting the sale of crib bumper pads and the restriction of the use of such pads in certain settings

NY - S2679 Prohibits businesses from charging a price for goods on the basis of gender

NY - S2866 Relates to the sale of governmental signage or other metal property

NY - S3568 Relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors

NY - S3240 Relates to the definition of "protected consumer"

NY - S1204 Relates to the use of voice recognition features on certain products

NY - S539 Expands the definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms

NY - S518 Prohibits the disclosure of personally identifiable information by an internet service provider without the express written approval of the consumer

NY - S1563 Relates to exempting not-for-profits from the requirements for labeling of collection bins

NY - S4262 Relates to funds of the state

NY - S637 Relates to home heating system conversion; requires certification by a utility company, gas corporation, electric corporation or contractor

NY - S4431 Relates to hazardous toys and other articles intended for use by children

NY - S710 Enacts the mobile device and computer fair repair act

NY - S675 Relates to consumer litigation funding

NY - S2895 Relates to arbitration organizations

NY - S747 Prohibits any party from charging consumers for unordered or unrequested goods or services; repealer

NY - S746 Requires hotel, motel and inn keepers to offer condoms for sale to registered guests

NY - S758 Relates to prohibiting the installation of a starter interrupt device on certain motor vehicles

NY - S4478 Relates to third party litigation financing

NY - S1982 Relates to augmented reality games

NY - S4250 Prohibits the manufacture or sale of cosmetics tested on animals

NY - S2240 Relates to limiting the acquisition of a rifle or shotgun to one per ninety-day period

NY - S2241 Relates to prohibiting discrimination by an employer on the basis of credit history in making decisions

NY - S1699 Relates to prohibiting consumer reporting agencies from requiring or requesting certain consumer information

NY - S3823 Directs the department of state to study, evaluate and make recommendations concerning safety standards at baseball stadiums

NY - S1711 Regulates and requires issuance of raincheck by retailer where advertised merchandise is not available for sale

NY - S2473 Provides for the labeling of food or food products that contain a genetically engineered material or that are produced with a genetically engineered material

NY - S2466 Limits the liability of a debit cardholder for unauthorized use of a debit card

NY - S2499 Relates to recordkeeping requirements for second-hand dealers, scrap processors and pawnbrokers

NY - S2302 Prohibits a consumer reporting agency or lender from using certain information to determine an individual's credit worthiness

NY - S2500 Relates to the use of biometric data for marketing purposes

NY - S3360 Relates to home heating system conversion; requires certification by a utility company, gas corporation, electric corporation or contractor

NY - A2374 Relates to requiring a consumer credit reporting agency to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a breach of the security of such agency's system

NY - S2884 Prohibits the disclosure or use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations

NY - S2531 Prohibits the rental of safety recalled cars until they are repaired in accordance with the recall

NY - S3147 Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking of customers through cell phones or other electronic devices

NY - S2704 Relates to a consumer credit reporting agency's actions following a security breach

NY - S8189 Relates to price gouging

NY - S4691 Relates to prohibiting establishments from refusing to accept cash as payment

NY - S4846 Requires certain non-licensed professionals to disclose information regarding risks

NY - A711 Requires debt collectors to inform debtors that written communications are available in large print format

NY - S4886 Relates to the manufacturing of firearms

NY - S4977 Relates to process server records

NY - S4999 Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds

NY - S5018 Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

NY - S5019 Increase the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database

NY - S5056 Relates to restricting advertisement and promotion of electronic cigarettes

NY - S5151 Prohibits the sale of whipped cream chargers to persons under the age of twenty-one

NY - S5163 Relates to notification by an excavator of damage to an underground facility

NY - S5169 Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act

NY - S5171 Enhances protections for homeowners who have paid contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for home improvements

NY - S5190 Relates to a cap on the amount that a rental vehicle company may charge a renter for refueling a rental vehicle

NY - S5333 Relates to the rights to contract for the burial of cremains in pet cemeteries and requiring notice relating thereto

NY - S5365 Relates to safety recalls on used motor vehicles

NY - S5366 Requires stores to publicly display their return and refund policies, including tracking of returns

NY - A6292 Enacts the pension poaching prevention act

NY - A3408 Relates to student debt consultants

NY - S5598 Relates to unfair practices of proprietary institutions of higher education

NY - A7287 Relates to notification by an excavator of damage to an underground facility

NY - S5642 Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

NY - S5771 Relates to fees for gift cards

NY - S5804 Relates to the establishment of the water-based fire protection licensure act

NY - A6884 Requires persons offering weight loss services to provide notice of certain weight loss and dieting information

NY - A4990 Relates to labeling requirements for electric assisted bicycles

NY - S6237 Relates to the requirement for full time as a peace officer for security guards

NY - A4421 Enacts "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture

NY - A3318 Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action for violation of the prohibitions concerning unlawful selling practices and specifies damages awardable

NY - A5294 Prohibits a consumer reporting agency or lender from using certain information to determine an individual's credit worthiness

NY - S6272 Relates to prohibiting municipalities from banning the sale of fur garments

NY - S6901 Relates to implementing a moratorium on digital billboards and directing the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents

NY - S6282 Relates to enacting the "New York State Transparency in Supply Chains Act"

NY - S6309 Enacts the digital fair repair act

NY - S6848 Relates to requiring registration of data brokers and directing the attorney general to maintain a website of such registrations

NY - S6783 Establishes the parking protection act

NY - S6780 Establishes the home improvement fraud prevention act

NY - S6751 Relates to debt relief from predatory debt collectors

NY - S6704 Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action for violation of the prohibitions concerning unlawful selling practices and specifies damages awardable

NY - S6701 Relates to credit monitoring services

NY - S6521 Relates to restrictions on immigration bonds and disclosures for providers of immigrant assistant services

NY - S6327 Relates to telemarketing

NY - S6300 Relates to online dating services

NY - S7266 Relates to the prohibition of fees or surcharges with accepted forms of payment; repealer

NY - S7265 Relates to the establishment of notice requirements for credit card fees or surcharges; repealer

NY - S8780 Relates to fees for gift cards

NY - S8113 Relates to issuing a moratorium on utility termination of services during periods of pandemics and/or state of emergencies

NY - S7340 Requires comparison of prices charged by energy services companies

NY - S7352 Provides for a reasonable amount of construction contract sum to be deposited in a separate interest bearing escrow account with a third party escrow agent

NY - S7576 Relates to requiring publishers to offer licenses for electronic books to libraries under reasonable terms

NY - S8303 Repeals provisions of law prohibiting the practice of barbering on Sunday

NY - S7590 Relates to prohibiting residential and commercial properties from operating digital billboards or signs that use flashing, intermittent or moving lights near residential property

NY - S7641 Relates to requiring manufacturers of smart speakers to obtain permission from users before storing recordings

NY - S8288 Prohibits the charging of certain membership fees or rent for coworking spaces or shared workspaces during a state disaster emergency

NY - S7683 Relates to the cancellation of a health club contract

NY - S8379 Establishes recreational vehicle dealer agreements

NY - S8700 Relates to actions or practices that establish or maintain a monopoly or restraint of trade, and authorizes a class action lawsuit in the state anti-trust law

NY - A5194 Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle

NY - A5187 Relates to zone pricing of gasoline

NY - S7874 Relates to prohibiting the sale of infant inclined sleepers and the restriction of the use of such inclined sleepers in certain settings

NY - S7903 Requires travel consultants and travel promoters to be registered with the department of state, and provides for the regulation thereof

NY - S7905 Relates to providing notice of certain scams when selling gift cards

NY - S8045 Restricts automatic renewal of contracts for electronic and life safety alarm services

NY - S8232 Relates to price gouging associated with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 emergency

NY - S8089 Relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building

NY - S8150 Relates to children's non-regulated camps

NY - S3581 Relates to requiring mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts to be disclosed to the consumer

NY - S3580 Relates to changes in energy service pricing

NY - S35 Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon

NY - S1835 Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures

NY - S2757 Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications

NY - S135 Relates to the timeliness of disclosure of a breach of the security of a system that contains private information

NY - S114 Relates to the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with a credit card

NY - S1467 Relates to requiring certain cabarets and public dance halls to install video surveillance cameras at all entrances and exits

NY - S2128 Relates to prohibiting the sale of infant walkers and restricting the use of such infant walkers in certain settings

NY - S2407 Relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices

NY - S4386 Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

NY - S40 Relates to automatic license plate readers

NY - S4460 Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline

NY - S3331 Prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs

NY - S4574 Relates to prohibiting retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash

NY - S1487 Relates to the unlawful use of a New York driver's license or identification card

NY - S4421 Relates to requiring credit reporting agencies contact consumers when an inquiry is made into their credit history

NY - S2447 Relates to creating the cell phone users' bill of rights

NY - S2683 Relates to human trafficking awareness and training for certain lodging facility employees

NY - S4266 Provides that any charges assessed by a credit card company for late payment shall not exceed five percent of the unpaid balance of any bill or twenty dollars

NY - S4012 Relates to the use of voice recognition features on certain products

NY - S4433 Prohibits the use of social media websites for the purpose of debt collection

NY - S4559 Prohibits the sale of dry ice to individuals under eighteen years of age

NY - S1585 Relates to remedies for trademark dilution

NY - S4019 Relates to early termination of motor vehicle lease contracts

NY - S658 Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors

NY - S662 Relates to prohibitions on certain circus performances

NY - S1645 Requires a homeowner be provided a cost estimate for installation of a fire sprinkler system

NY - S2455 Relates to prohibiting consumer contract provisions waiving the consumer's right to make statements concerning goods or services

NY - S981 Relates to payment and retainage in construction contracts

NY - S1722 Prohibits the use of non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts

NY - S2533 Requires lithium batteries of less than one inch in diameter and products containing such batteries to be labeled with warnings related thereto

NY - S2543 Relates to methods for cancelling contracts

NY - S8187 Relates to the suspension of a health club contract

NY - S8191 Prohibits the charging of membership fees during a state disaster emergency

NY - S4807 Enacts the pension poaching prevention act

NY - S4824 Provides for assistance to disabled drivers at gas stations

NY - S7065 Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation

NY - S5123 Requires the disclosure of prices and additional charges at appearance enhancement businesses which practice nail specialty

NY - S5135 Relates to requiring merchants to accept cash as payment for goods

NY - S5311 Provides for limited death benefit life insurance policies for persons aged 60 and over

NY - S5520 Relates to surcharges imposed by sellers for use of a credit card in lieu of other methods of payment

NY - S5530 Relates to banning the sale of certain items relating to emotional support and therapy animals; penalties for improper identification of dogs

NY - A3349 Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency

NY - A431 Bans the use of employer data information

NY - S5859 Relates to the disclosure of liability of a motor vehicle lessee in the case of a total loss or the vehicle is rendered inoperable

NY - S5880 Relates to the establishment of the New York state loan shark act

NY - S5921 Prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges

NY - S5947 Limits the amount of certain credit service charges in motor vehicle retail installment contracts

NY - S5961 Relates to the exchange or transfer of firearms, rifles and shotguns pursuant to a decedent's will and/or probate order

NY - S5575 Relates to a notification of a security breach

NY - S6033 Establishes the right to repair act

NY - S6063 Relates to the advertisement of electronic cigarettes

NY - S6059 Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle

NY - S6070 Relates to damage awards in class action proceedings involving deceptive acts or practices

NY - S6074 Relates to requiring tobacco products to contain certain items on their packaging

NY - S6115 Relates to the secure choice savings program

NY - S7211 Relates to denial of access to an employee toilet facility

NY - S7275 Prohibits hate speech on internet platforms and social media networks

NY - S7932 Prohibits price gouging with respect to medical supplies during a public health emergency

NY - S7993 Relates to the licensing of nail salons

NY - S7997 Provides that only products containing milk may use the term "milk product" on labels and advertisements

NY - S8402 Relates to prohibited debt collection practices during a disaster emergency

NY - S8253 Authorizes the screening for body temperatures during the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 state disaster emergency

NY - S8229 Relates to price gouging, fraud, and deceptive acts involving medical supplies related to a public health emergency

NY - S8118 Relates to prohibiting negative credit reporting on persons affected by the coronavirus

NY - S8124 Requires travel insurance companies to provide refunds for travel cancelled due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

NY - S8297 Prohibits the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons