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NY S08332

NY S08332
Promotes consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a one through ten repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale.


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Introduced
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to promoting consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a one through ten repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to require manufacturers of digital electronic equipment sold in the state to provide retail sellers with a one-through-ten "repair score" based on criteria developed by the Attorney General. The score, which must be prominently displayed near product pricing information, is intended to provide consumers with information about the repairability of the product. The bill also requires manufacturers to make detailed scoring information publicly available on their websites. The new requirements will take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/18/2024)

Taxonomy

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Internet and Computer Issues

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