A 1371 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits consumer contract provisions waiving the consumer's right to make statements concerning goods or services

This bill prohibits businesses from including contract terms that prevent consumers from making statements about goods, services, or the business itself. It makes any such waiver in consumer contracts void and unenforceable, and bans businesses from threatening or penalizing consumers for sharing protected statements. Violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat offenses, collectible by consumers, the attorney general, or local prosecutors. The bill directly affects businesses selling goods or services through contracts and protects consumers' right to share feedback without legal repercussions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 9, 2025
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
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