Bill > A07602

This bill aims to improve the readability and accessibility of legal notices related to class action lawsuits and settlements for residents of New York by establishing specific formatting and communication requirements. The bill defines a "legal notice" as a letter sent to a potential participant in a class action lawsuit or settlement, and mandates that such notices must: use a minimum 12-point font; include a QR code or website link directing recipients to a digital version with a large 16-point font option; and provide a clear, one-paragraph plain language summary explaining the nature of the notice, who is eligible, how to make a claim, and the response deadline. Entities or law firms that fail to comply with these requirements would be considered in violation of existing business law and subject to associated penalties. The goal of the legislation is to make legal notices more comprehensible and user-friendly, ensuring that New York residents can more easily understand and potentially act on legal communications about class action lawsuits and settlements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7602