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- Referred to consumer protection
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Removes sunset provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S6108
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 amending the general business law, the public health law and the insurance law relating to clarifying provisions pertaining to pre-need funeral services, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose
To make permanent Chapter 557 of the Laws of 2001, which increased consumer protection for monies used towards funeral goods and services.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends Section 6 of the Laws of 2001 amending the General Business Law, to remove the sunset provision and make permanent Chapter 557.
Justification
Chapter 557 of the Laws of 2001, increased consumer protection for monies used towards funeral goods and services. Specifically, it requires all money used to purchase funeral merchandise to be held in trust in an interest bearing account, prohibits funeral directors from accepting any consideration from an insurance company for the promotion of an insurance policy that is payable at the death of the insured for burial or funeral expenses, and prohibits any company from giving any consideration to a funeral firm for the purpose of inducing the sale of any contract or policy.
New York's funeral law is one of the strongest in the nation with regard to the protection of consumer rights. Chapter 557 of the Laws of 2001, increased the strength of New York's law. This provision has been in full force and effect since December 12, 2001, and should be made permanent.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.3887 - referred to Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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