Assembly bill · A1237 (2025-26)
Relates to certain deceptive acts and practices and the court's jurisdiction over such acts and practices
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Rebecca Seawright (Assembly Member, District 76, Democratic)
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Summary
Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.
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Amends the General Business Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly
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Cosponsors
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- Al Taylor
- Andrew Hevesi
- Charles Lavine
- Chris Burdick
- Christopher Eachus
- Dana Levenberg
- David Weprin
- Deborah Glick
- Eddie Gibbs
- Emily Gallagher
- Jo Anne Simon
- John Zaccaro Jr.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
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