Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|
---|---|
Feb 06, 2024 |
referred to consumer affairs and protection delivered to assembly passed senate |
Jan 31, 2024 |
amended on third reading 7783b |
Jan 17, 2024 |
advanced to third reading |
Jan 16, 2024 |
2nd report cal. |
Jan 09, 2024 |
1st report cal.113 |
Jan 03, 2024 |
referred to consumer protection |
Dec 22, 2023 |
print number 7783a |
Dec 22, 2023 |
amend and recommit to rules |
Dec 01, 2023 |
referred to rules |
Senate Bill S7783B
2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) 12th Senate District
Current Bill Status - In Assembly Committee
- Introduced
-
- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
-
- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
-
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D) 42nd Senate District
(D, WF) 17th Senate District
(D) 26th Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
2023-S7783 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9192
- Current Committee:
- Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §396-yy, Gen Bus L
2023-S7783 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7783 SPONSOR: GIANARIS TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees PURPOSE: To eliminate hidden junk fees by requiring sellers to display the total price of a good or service, inclusive of all mandatory fees. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one refers to the title of the act, the "New York Junk Fee Prevention Act." Section two amends the general business law by adding a new section 396-yy, which includes three subsections. Subsection 1 defines "mandato- ry fee" while making exceptions for taxes and certain delivery fees. It also defines "total price" as the full price that a consumer must pay,
2023-S7783 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7783 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E December 1, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GIANARIS, SKOUFIS, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, MAY, SEPULVEDA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York junk fee prevention act". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 396- yy to read as follows: § 396-YY. JUNK FEE PREVENTION. 1. DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) (I) "MANDATORY FEE" INCLUDES: (A) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE THAT A CONSUMER IS REQUIRED TO PAY TO PURCHASE OR LEASE ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (B) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE THAT IS NOT REASONABLY AVOIDABLE TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (C) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE FOR ANY GOOD OR SERVICE THAT A REASONABLE CONSUMER WOULD EXPECT TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; AND (D) ANY OTHER FEE OR SURCHARGE DETERMINED APPROPRIATE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. (II) "MANDATORY FEE" SHALL NOT INCLUDE: (A) ANY TAX, DUTY, OR CUSTOM LEVIED BY ANY LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; AND (B) ANY FEE COVERING THE COST OF DELIVERING GOODS, THE AMOUNT OF WHICH IS BASED UPON THE DELIVERY METHOD SELECTED BY THE CONSUMER, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMOUNT IS DISCLOSED TO THE CONSUMER PRIOR TO ACCEPTING PAYMENT. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13717-02-3 S. 7783 2
co-Sponsors
(D) 42nd Senate District
(D, WF) 17th Senate District
(D) 14th Senate District
(D) 34th Senate District
2023-S7783A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9192
- Current Committee:
- Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §396-yy, Gen Bus L
2023-S7783A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7783A SPONSOR: GIANARIS TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees PURPOSE: To eliminate hidden junk fees by requiring sellers to display the total price of a good or service, inclusive of all mandatory fees. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one refers to the title of the act, the "New York Junk Fee Prevention Act." Section two amends the general business law by adding a new section 396-yy, which includes three subsections. Subsection 1 defines "mandato- ry fee" while making exceptions for taxes and certain delivery fees. It also defines "total price" as the full price that a consumer must pay,
2023-S7783A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7783--A 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E December 1, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GIANARIS, SKOUFIS, CHU, GOUNARDES, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, MAY, RAMOS, SEPULVEDA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York junk fee prevention act". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 396- yy to read as follows: § 396-YY. JUNK FEE PREVENTION. 1. DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) (I) "MANDATORY FEE" INCLUDES: (A) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE THAT A CONSUMER IS REQUIRED TO PAY TO PURCHASE OR LEASE ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (B) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE THAT IS NOT REASONABLY AVOIDABLE TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (C) ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE FOR ANY GOOD OR SERVICE THAT A REASONABLE CONSUMER WOULD EXPECT TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; AND (D) ANY OTHER FEE OR SURCHARGE DETERMINED APPROPRIATE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. (II) "MANDATORY FEE" SHALL NOT INCLUDE: (A) ANY TAX, DUTY, OR CUSTOM LEVIED BY ANY LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; AND (B) ANY FEE COVERING THE COST OF DELIVERING GOODS, THE AMOUNT OF WHICH IS BASED UPON THE DELIVERY METHOD SELECTED BY THE CONSUMER, PROVIDED EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13717-03-3 S. 7783--A 2
co-Sponsors
(D) 42nd Senate District
(D, WF) 25th Senate District
(D, WF) 17th Senate District
(D) 14th Senate District
2023-S7783B (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9192
- Current Committee:
- Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §396-yy, Gen Bus L
2023-S7783B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S7783B SPONSOR: GIANARIS TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees PURPOSE: To eliminate hidden junk fees by requiring sellers to display the total price of a good or service, inclusive of all mandatory fees. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one refers to the title of the act, the "New York Junk Fee Prevention Act." Section two amends the general business law by adding a new section 396-yy, which includes three subsections. Subsection 1 defines "mandatory fee" while making certain exceptions.
2023-S7783B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 7783--B Cal. No. 113 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E December 1, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. GIANARIS, SKOUFIS, CHU, COMRIE, FERNANDEZ, GOUNARDES, HOYLMAN-SIGAL, JACKSON, MAY, RAMOS, SEPULVEDA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Consumer Protection in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to clear and conspicuous pricing practices regarding mandatory junk fees THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York junk fee prevention act". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 396- yy to read as follows: § 396-YY. JUNK FEE PREVENTION. 1. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) (I) "MANDATORY FEE" INCLUDES ANY FEE OR SURCHARGE, ADDITIONAL TO THE PRICE OF A GOOD OR SERVICE, THAT: (A) A CONSUMER IS REQUIRED TO PAY TO PURCHASE OR LEASE ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (B) IS NOT REASONABLY AVOIDABLE TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; (C) A REASONABLE CONSUMER WOULD EXPECT TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE GOOD OR SERVICE BEING ADVERTISED; OR (D) IS ADDED BY DEFAULT FOR THE CONSUMER, BY THE SELLER OR AUTOMAT- ICALLY, AND REQUIRES ACTION BY THE CONSUMER TO REMOVE IT; (II) "MANDATORY FEE" SHALL NOT INCLUDE: EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13717-04-4
Comments
Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. All comments are subject to review and community moderation is encouraged.
Comments deemed off-topic, commercial, campaign-related, self-promotional; or that contain profanity, hate or toxic speech; or that link to sites outside of the nysenate.gov domain are not permitted, and will not be published. Attempts to intimidate and silence contributors or deliberately deceive the public, including excessive or extraneous posting/posts, or coordinated activity, are prohibited and may result in the temporary or permanent banning of the user. Comment moderation is generally performed Monday through Friday. By contributing or voting you agree to the Terms of Participation and verify you are over 13.
Create an account. An account allows you to sign petitions with a single click, officially support or oppose key legislation, and follow issues, committees, and bills that matter to you. When you create an account, you agree to this platform's terms of participation.