What's happening
This bill prevents enforcement of online sales contracts if the business’s website doesn’t list a valid address and landline number.
Why it matters
Empowers Consumers. By making online sales contracts unenforceable if a business doesn’t post a valid address and landline, the bill gives consumers more leverage and protection against anonymous or hard-to-reach sellers.
Increases Business Accountability. Businesses will have a legal incentive to provide clear contact information, making it easier for customers to resolve disputes, request returns, or seek assistance.
Targets Fraud and Evasion. The measure discourages fraudulent and fly-by-night online vendors who may avoid listing real contact details to evade responsibility or legal action.
Could Impact Online Market Practices. E-commerce platforms and small businesses may need to update their websites and customer service processes, potentially affecting how they operate or design their online presence.
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Require Seller Contact Info
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History
- Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
687
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 9, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PERRY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
AN ACT in relation to the enforceability of certain electronic commerce transactions
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a contract entered into for the sale of goods via electronic commerce shall not give grounds for a cause of action for breach of contract if the website of the business furnishing such goods through which such transaction was made did not provide at the time of purchase an accurate business address and landline telephone number at which consumers could contact such business.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06426-01-7
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