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NY A00177
NY A00177Requires stores to publicly display their return and refund policies, including tracking of returns; failure to display provides buyer with automatic refund or credit.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires stores to publicly display their return and refund policies, including tracking of returns; failure to display provides buyer with automatic refund or credit.
AI Summary
This bill requires stores to publicly display their return and refund policies, including tracking of returns. If a store fails to display this information, the buyer is automatically entitled to a refund or credit for up to 20 days after purchase, as long as the merchandise has not been used or damaged. Stores that violate this requirement are subject to a civil penalty between $100 and $500 for each violation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Jake Ashby (R)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
José Rivera (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A177 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00177&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00177 |
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