NY S00171 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-03 - REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Pending: Senate Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

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Title

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-01-03SenateREFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
2023-01-04SenateREFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

Same As/Similar To

A03774 (Same As) 2024-01-03 - referred to judiciary

New York State Sources


Bill Comments

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