S 5703 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of social media websites for the purpose of debt collection

This bill prohibits debt collectors in New York from using social media platforms to collect money owed by consumers. It defines a social media platform as an online service where users can create profiles, connect with others, and share content like posts or livestreams, while explicitly excluding simple email or direct messaging tools. The law aims to stop practices such as posting negative comments, sending harassing messages, or sharing a debtor's financial information on these sites. If passed, the restriction would take effect immediately and apply to any entity attempting to use these specific digital tools for debt collection purposes.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024

How they voted

20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 5, 2024
D Democratic13
13 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Amendments
4
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5703B
upper
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5703A
upper
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Mar 13, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
21