The New York State Senate on May 12 passed a measure prohibiting in-store electronic shelf labels, with supporters citing privacy and price-discrimination risks and opponents warning the change could raise prices by eliminating dynamic discounts.

The Assembly passed a consumer-protection measure barring manufacturers and dealers from charging subscription fees for vehicle features that are physically installed at purchase; it names the Department of State for rulemaking and enforcement. Vote 139-2.

The Assembly passed a bill requiring used-vehicle dealers to make a good-faith effort (for example, checking safercar.gov by VIN) to determine and initiate repair of any active manufacturer recalls before selling a vehicle, a protection the sponsor said will save lives.

The Assembly passed a bill requiring sellers who advertise sale items to offer a rain check (commonly 60 days) or conspicuously disclose quantities or that no rain checks will be provided; debate focused on burdens for small retailers, supply-chain and inflation concerns.

Intro 813a would let the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection refuse, suspend or revoke tobacco and e‑cigarette licenses if holders distribute cannabis without state registration; Council member Harvey Epstein said the tool would curb unlicensed smoke shops and protect the licensed market.

Council leaders said they are coordinating consumer alerts with the attorney general’s office, exploring roadside dynamometers to measure top speed and considering trade‑in and rebate programs to remove illegal high‑speed e‑bikes from streets.

The Assembly approved a ban on surveillance pricing — the practice of using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices — while carving out bona fide discounts, loyalty programs and other exceptions. Supporters framed the bill as consumer protection; opponents warned of compliance costs and unintended impacts on retail, higher education and banking.

Lawmakers passed a bill requiring clear labels on anti‑aging skincare products to warn that many active ingredients are not intended for young or developing skin; supporters framed it as consumer education, opponents warned small retailers could face fines and enforcement burdens.

Council Member Yusef Salaam introduced Intro. 837A directing the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, with other agencies, to produce multilingual materials and outreach to help residents recognize and report fraudulent Hajj and Umrah travel agents and scams.

At its March 1 meeting, the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection advanced eight consumer-related bills to further reading or other committees and discussed arbitration-provider transparency, gas-stove labeling after a lawmaker's emissions test, biometric-tracking notices for retailers and parents' photo rights at youth sports.

Legal aid groups, consumer advocates and business representatives told the City Council committee that state law is weak, called for a municipal UDAAP and a private right of action, and urged funding and implementation details for student‑loan counseling and small‑business protections.

At a City Council Consumer & Worker Protection hearing, DCWP Commissioner Samuel Levine defended enforcement work — citing 27,000 annual complaints and major suits — and backed Intro 177 (student‑loan counseling) while expressing concerns about Intro 4 10’s potential costs to small retailers.

Legislators approve consumer-friendly bill mandating banks provide notice before account closures.

New legislation requires online retailers to disclose price comparisons for grocery deliveries.

Senators report several consumer protection bills including wheelchair repair rights and dog repossession.

New York Senate approves multiple bills enhancing consumer rights and stormwater management.