NY S00686 | 2011-2012 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-04 - REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Pending: Senate Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-04 - REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Pending: Senate Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Title
Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Sponsors
| Sen. John Sampson [D] | Sen. Thomas Duane [D] | Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson [D] | Sen. Liz Krueger [D] |
| Sen. Kevin Parker [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 | Senate | REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION |
| 2011-01-05 | Senate | REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION |
