New York Strengthens Consumer Protections with FAIR Act Amid Federal Rollbacks

NY consumer protection bill backed by AG awaits Hochul's signature

(The Center Square) — A watered-down consumer protection bill awaits the governor’s signature, even after business groups pushed back against the legislation they said would lead to a wave of “legal shakedowns” targeting small employers.

NY lawmakers pass watered-down consumer protections as session ends

New York FAIR Act strengthens consumer protection

New York strengthens consumer protections with FAIR Act amid federal rollbacks

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York lawmakers passed new legislation to protect consumers and small businesses from predatory practices. The Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act—or the FAIR Business Practices Act—updates a state law 45 years dormant to give the attorney general the power to pursue legal action for unfair and abusive treatment from a company or industry. Get the latest news, weather, …