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NY A00711

NY A00711
Requires debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format.


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Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
07/20/2020
Crossed Over
03/27/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring debt collectors to inform debtors that written communications are available in large print format The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to require debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format, which is defined as a printed font size of 16 or larger. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations of these new large print notice requirements, with a maximum penalty of $250 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 07/20/2020)

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