Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Signs Five New Laws to Protect Consumers and Save Them Money

Legislation S.932D/A.4667B Makes it Easier To Cancel Health Club Contracts

Legislation S.4778/A.7167 Bans Unnecessary Fees for Leased Cars

Legislation S.8182B/A.7939B Requires Telemarketers To Give Info Within First 30 Seconds of the Call

Legislation S.509B/A.28C Requires Restaurants To Post Sanitary Inspection Grades Online

Legislation S.8880A/A.1010B Prohibits the Obstruction of Drug Information for OTC Products

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package designed to protect consumers and save them money. Legislation S.932D/A.4667B requires health clubs accept cancellation of a membership within 10 business days of receiving notice of the cancellation. Legislation S.4778/A.7167 prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges. Legislation S.8182B/A.7939B requires telemarketers to provide certain information within the first 30 seconds of a call and to disclose certain addresses in written communication to customers. Legislation S.509B/A.28C requires restaurants that offer online delivery services to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades, on their website. Legislation S.8880A/A.1010B prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs.

“At a time when New Yorkers are experiencing the devastating effects of rising prices, it’s important that I do everything I can to put more money back in their pockets,” Governor Hochul said. “With the signing of this legislative bill package, we’re continuing to make progress in making New York more affordable.”

Legislation S.932D/A.4667B requires health clubs accept cancellation of a membership within 10 business days of receiving notice of the cancellation.

Legislation S.4778/A.7167 prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges.

Legislation S.8182B/A.7939B requires telemarketers to provide certain information within the first 30 seconds of a call and to disclose certain addresses in written communication to customers.

Legislation S.509B/A.28C requires restaurants that offer online delivery services to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades, on their website.

Legislation S.8880A/A.1010B prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs.