S 5600 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for a cap on the credit service charge computed and collected on a retail instalment contract

This bill caps fees charged by sellers for credit services on retail installment contracts (like those for furniture or appliances). It limits these "credit service charges" to the interest rate set under banking law, preventing sellers from charging excessive fees beyond standard interest rates. The law directly affects sellers offering installment plans, ensuring their credit-related fees align with established banking interest rate standards. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

591
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Apr 9, 2025
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
21 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors