A 8359 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Bans paper receipts for certain purchases and requiring businesses to provide proof of purchase electronically

This bill bans paper receipts for retail purchases of food, alcohol, or goods/services unless a customer specifically requests one. It requires businesses (excluding healthcare providers) to offer electronic proof of purchase by January 2030, with small businesses ($5M+ annual revenue) having delayed deadlines until 2030 for basic rules and 2032 for electronic options. Businesses face a $20 civil penalty per violation after a warning, with exceptions for technical issues like poor internet. The law preempts local regulations and applies only to point-of-sale transactions, not invoices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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May 13, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Anna Kelles
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