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NY S09372
NY S09372Relates to price gouging; imposes criminal penalties for price gouging; removes language relating to the declaration of a state of emergency; increases civil penalty; authorizes a district attorney to enforce provisions.
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Introduced
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to price gouging
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to strengthen protections against price gouging, which is defined as charging unconscionably excessive prices for essential goods and services during abnormal market disruptions caused by events like weather, natural disasters, power failures, strikes, or emergencies. Key changes include making price gouging a criminal offense in addition to existing civil penalties, removing the requirement for a governor's declaration of a state of emergency for these protections to apply, increasing the maximum civil penalty for violations to $25,000 per violation or three times the gross receipts, and empowering district attorneys to enforce these provisions by filing criminal charges. The bill also clarifies that "goods and services" includes essential medical supplies and emergency repairs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9372 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09372&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09372 |
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