Bill > A06663

This bill establishes the "New York junk fee prevention act," which aims to protect consumers from hidden or unexpected fees by requiring businesses to clearly disclose the total price of goods and services. The bill defines "mandatory fees" as additional charges that consumers are required to pay, cannot reasonably avoid, or would expect to be included in the price, and mandates that businesses disclose these fees prominently in all offers and advertisements. Businesses must present the total price, including all mandatory fees, in a clear and conspicuous manner, ensuring that the pricing information is easily noticeable and understood. The bill provides several exemptions for specific types of businesses, such as those in financial services, broadband internet, cable services, and short-term lodging, who are already subject to other pricing disclosure regulations. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for the attorney general or affected consumers to seek injunctions and recover damages, with potential penalties of up to $500 for unintentional violations and $1,000 for intentional violations. The bill also invalidates any agreements attempting to waive these consumer protection provisions and ensures that pre-dispute arbitration clauses cannot prevent consumers from seeking legal recourse. The act will take effect on the first day of January following its enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6663