Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees.
Relates to claim settlement practices when an insurer refuses to pay or is delaying payment of a settlement; provides a policyholder a private right of action against such insurer doing business in the state who has refused or delayed payment of an insurance claim.
Relates to strategic lawsuits against public participation; makes technical corrections; relates to the applicability of chapter 250 of the laws of 2020 amending the civil rights law relating to actions involving public petition and participation.
Enacts the "sunshine in litigation act" regarding protective orders.
Relates to court ordered forensic evaluations and reports in child custody and visitation proceedings.
Relates to action arising out of consumer debt; defines consumer debt and replaces consumer credit transaction with such term.
Requires the petitioner for appointment as the guardian for an incapacitated person to identify all other persons who may be able to manage the affairs of such incapacitated person; prohibits appointment solely for the purposes of bill collection or resolving a bill collection dispute.
Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought.
Declares Asian Lunar New Year a school holiday.
Declares Asian Lunar New Year a public holiday.
