What's happening
This bill requires businesses to allow consumers to cancel contracts using the same method used to enter the contract, such as online or in writing.
Why it matters
Empowers consumers by making it easier to cancel unwanted services or subscriptions. removes hurdles like requiring a phone call or in-person visit if the contract was initially entered online or in writing.
Reduces the likelihood of “subscription traps”. where businesses make it deliberately difficult to cancel, potentially saving consumers money and frustration.
Promotes fair business practices and transparency. by holding companies accountable to the standards they set at the time of contract signing, which could improve overall trust in consumer markets.
Applies broadly to contracts for personal, family, or household purposes. , meaning the changes will impact a wide range of everyday transactions for New York residents.
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Make Cancelling Contracts Easier
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Sponsors
12 Co-sponsors
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
- Print number 2328a
- Amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Let Contracts Be Canceled Easily
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor Leroy Comrie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2328--A
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ, GOTTFRIED, ZEBROWSKI, GALEF, ENGLE- BRIGHT, GLICK, SEAWRIGHT, CAHILL, COLTON, GUNTHER, BARRON, DICKENS, COOK -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. DAVILA, DenDEKKER, D'URSO -read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to methods for cancelling contracts
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 391-u to read as follows:
§ 391-u. Method for contract cancellation. Unless otherwise authorized by law, rule, or regulation, any business that contracts with a consumer shall allow such consumer to cancel such contract using the same method that the business and consumer used to enter such contract, including but not limited to, in writing or online. For the purposes of this section, "consumer" shall mean a natural person residing in this state that enters into a contract for personal, family or household purposes.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01334-02-9
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