A 9444 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices; repealer

This bill repeals a 2025 law (the "FAIR Business Practices Act") that had expanded the attorney general's authority to address unfair business practices. It amends Section 349 of New York's General Business Law to clarify that an "unfair" practice causes "substantial injury" (defined similarly to federal standards), requires the attorney general to give businesses 10 days' notice before suing, and maintains private lawsuits allowing consumers to seek $50+ in damages or triple damages for willful violations. The changes directly affect businesses operating in New York, the attorney general's office, and consumers who suffer deceptive practices. The bill updates enforcement procedures without creating new prohibitions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Jan 6, 2026
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Micah Lasher
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