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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Jan 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Micah Lasher
DDemocratic
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