Local law · Int 1105-2026
Providing an enforcement mechanism against unfair methods of competition, and unfair, deceptive, abusive, or unlawful acts or practices in business, trade…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Harvey D. Epstein (Council Member, District 2, Democratic)
Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.
Introduced at the request of the Mayor.
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing an enforcement mechanism against unfair methods of competition, and unfair, deceptive, abusive, or unlawful acts or practices in business, trade, or commerce, and to deter the continuing use of such practices
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Summary
This bill would prohibit unfair methods of competition and unfair, deceptive, abusive or unlawful acts or practices in or affecting business, trade, or commerce. This bill would be enforced by a private right of action.
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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
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
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Cosponsors
19
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic19
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- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Christopher Marte
- Crystal Hudson
- Shirley Aldebol
- Julie Won
- Shaun Abreu
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Amanda C. Farías
- Shekar Krishnan
- Shanel Thomas-Henry
- Sandy Nurse
- Farah N. Louis
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Full history
- Oct 8, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 8, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
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Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.