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
48–13
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 10, 2025
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican22
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
REFERRED TO BANKS
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Toby Stavisky
DDemocratic
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