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NY A04204

NY A04204
Requires that retail mercantile establishments offering digital coupons make such coupons available to consumers in paper form of identical value; provides exceptions; provides for violations and penalties.


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring that digital coupons are made available to consumers in paper form of identical value

AI Summary

This bill requires that any retail store offering a digital coupon, which is a discount or rebate provided online through a website or app, must also provide a paper coupon of the same value to consumers. This requirement does not apply to online-only retailers or stores that exclusively sell a particular item through an online platform. Violations can result in civil penalties, with fines up to $250 for a first offense and up to $500 for subsequent offenses, and enforcement will be handled by local consumer affairs offices.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

print number 4204a (on 02/17/2026)

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