Bill
Bill > A02260
NY A02260
NY A02260Requires debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format.
summary
Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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
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. The bill defines key terms like "communication," "debt," and "debt collector," and requires debt collectors to clearly and conspicuously disclose to debtors that they can request communications in alternative formats, such as large print, braille, or audio CD. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations, with higher penalties for repeat offenses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Yuh-Line Niou (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
David Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
David Weprin (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
substituted by s737a (on 06/10/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...