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.
Relates to consumer protection from deceptive acts and practices; increases damages and directs consumers on bringing an action for such deceptive acts and practices.
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.
Relates to establishing a moratorium on the adoption or implementation of any local law, ordinance, rule or regulation in a city with a population of one million or more related to charging a fee for carryout merchandise bags or a fee of similar effect.
Enacts the New York state DREAM ACT by creating the New York DREAM fund commission and amends eligibility requirements and conditions governing certain awards.
Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.
Relates to certified public accountants.
