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NY S04394
NY S04394Requires debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format.
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Introduced
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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 General Business Law in New York to require debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format (defined as a font size of 16 or larger). It also establishes civil penalties for violations, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill aims to improve accessibility for debtors by ensuring they are aware that they can request written communications in a larger font size.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04394&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 03/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04394&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04394 | 03/12/2019 |
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