New York Bills

Relates to identity theft protection services.

Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force, to consist of: the superintendent of the department of financial services, the secretary of state, the commissioner of education, the director of the office for technology, the attorney general, the mayor of the city of New York and 11 at-large members to be appointed by the governor and the legislative leaders; provides the task force shall report to the governor and the legislature regarding: existing state law, regulations, programs, policies, and practices related to the use of automatic identification technology; the privacy issues associated with the use of automatic identification technology by public and private entities; research on privacy issues associated with the use of automatic identification technology; current and anticipated or possible future uses of automatic identification technology; the benefits to consumers and businesses from the use of automatic identification technology; and public awareness on the use of automatic identification technology.

Requires debt collectors to inform debtors in each initial communication that written communications are available in large print format.

Prohibits fee charges for payment of an account regardless of the method of payment.

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water for human consumption, food preparation or culinary purposes in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on its label certain information; requires an annual bottled water report to be prepared by the purveyors of bottled water.

Requires debt collection agencies to be licensed by the state; requires bonding and allows for penalties.

Establishes the "Dominic Murray sudden cardiac arrest prevention act"; requires certain coaches to receive first aid instruction in recognizing signs or symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest.

Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses.

Relates to the operations of credit services businesses.

Relates to consumer protection from deceptive acts and practices; increases damages and directs consumers on bringing an action for such deceptive acts and practices.

Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder: adds zip code, e-mail address and home, cell and work telephone numbers to the personal information protected.

Requires automobile manufacturers to directly, or through affiliated dealerships, provide the original purchaser or lessee with information about programs of warranty coverage that would extend coverage beyond the original expressed warranty expiration date.