A 6562 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires third-party accommodation reservation services identify themselves as such to users and not charge certain fees

This bill requires third-party online platforms (like booking websites) to clearly identify themselves as intermediaries - not the hotel - before users complete a reservation. It prohibits these services from charging users' credit cards until after they confirm the booking and limits cancellation fees to no more than 10% of the first night's cost for cancellations within 48 hours of check-in (with no fee for cancellations made earlier). The law directly affects platforms that book hotel stays but aren't the hotels themselves, aiming to prevent hidden fees and confusion. Violations could result in daily civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Mar 6, 2025
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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