Removes certain language relating to requests for reconsideration of creditor determinations

Latest action May 5, 2026

Removes certain conditional language relating to the submission of requests for reconsideration of creditor determinations.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A11254, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Business Law.

Committee

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Consumer Protection · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation would clarify provisions under Chapter 90 of the laws of 2026 related to establishing a right of action for claims arising out of coerced debt.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

The sponsor's argument

Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed

This legislation will clarify Chapter 90 of the laws of 2026 related to the ability of domestic violence survivors and others to bring an action for coerced debt.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 5, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
NY Senate
May 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly

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