Bill > A08359

This bill introduces a comprehensive regulation on paper receipts in New York, requiring businesses to provide proof of purchase electronically or on paper only when a consumer specifically requests it, starting January 1, 2028. The bill defines key terms like "business" (companies accepting credit/debit transactions, excluding healthcare providers), "consumer" (a person purchasing goods or services), and "proof of purchase" (a receipt provided at point of sale). By 2030, businesses must offer consumers the choice between electronic or paper receipts, with exceptions for technical difficulties like internet connectivity issues. Smaller businesses with gross revenues of $5 million or less will have until 2030 to comply with the first two provisions and until 2032 to implement the electronic receipt option. Violations will initially result in a warning, with subsequent infractions subject to a $20 per violation civil penalty, not exceeding $300 annually. The state department and attorney general are authorized to enforce these regulations, and the law establishes that jurisdiction over paper receipt restrictions is exclusively held at the state level, preempting local ordinances on this matter.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8359