Bill > A08952

This bill prohibits businesses and organizations from charging fees for seminars, webinars, workshops, or educational resources that explain the contents of Public Law No: 119-21, also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB). The legislative intent behind the bill is to ensure that New York residents have free and equitable access to information about this law, promoting transparency and public understanding. Specifically, the bill requires any entity that has previously charged fees for such educational resources to refund those charges within 30 days of the act's effective date. The bill does include an exception for standard legal research subscriptions like Lexus, Westlaw, Judicata, or Bloomberg Law that provide access to broader legal content beyond this specific law. The legislation aims to remove financial barriers that might prevent residents from understanding the details of the referenced public law, thereby supporting broader public access to legal information. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8952