S 1759 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to online dating services

This bill updates New York's regulations for online dating services to better protect users from fraud and unfair contract terms. It defines specific terms like "online dating service" and "fraud ban" to clarify how platforms should handle accounts suspected of attempting to scam members. The legislation limits fees to $1,000 for a two-year period, prohibits requiring the purchase of extra services like photography as a condition for joining, and mandates that users receive a refund if they are not provided with a certain number of matches over two months. Additionally, the bill grants users the right to cancel their contracts within three days of signing without penalty and ensures that personal data is returned or deleted when a membership ends.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2023 Last action May 29, 2024
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10
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Committee
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Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jun 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1759B
upper
Jun 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Mar 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1759A
upper
Mar 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jan 13, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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