S 2040 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires transmitters of money to provide a certain warning to consumers

This bill requires money transfer services (like Western Union or online platforms) to provide a clear, upfront warning to consumers before they send funds. The warning must include bold text about fraud risks, examples of common scams (such as fake lottery winnings or loans), and instructions on how to ask questions or stop a transfer. It applies to in-person, phone, or online money transfers but excludes gift cards and certain electronic transfers. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $500 per offense.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

4813
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 10, 2025
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
8 Yea 13 Nay 1
59% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BANKS
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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upper
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BANKS
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BANKS
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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