Consumer Protection 

Standing Committee

Safeguarding New York State's 19.5 million consumers against unfair practices in the marketplace.

Featured Story

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Preventing Colleges From Withholding Student Transcripts Because Of Unpaid Debts

Higher Education, student debt, student loans, Transcript Ransoming, Transcript Witholding

Featured Legislation

See all legislation

S6701A

Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

February 08, 2022

In Senate Committee Internet And Technology Committee

Sponsored by
Kevin Thomas

what's your position?

senator's Position

“Consumers should have a right to choose if and how their personal information is collected and used by companies." "

All Updates
News
Events Archive
In The News
Higher Education, Transcript Ransoming, Transcript Withholding

New York law signed to prevent colleges from withholding student transcripts over unpaid debts

May 06, 2022
In The News
Higher Education, Transcript Ransoming, Transcript Withholding

N.Y. Bars Transcript Withholding Over Student Bills

May 06, 2022
Press Release
Higher Education, student debt, student loans, Transcript Ransoming, Transcript Witholding

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Preventing Colleges From Withholding Student Transcripts Because Of Unpaid Debts

May 04, 2022
Meeting
Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Meeting

May 03, 2022
In The News
Crypto Fraud, cryptocurrency, rug pulls

New York mulling move to add crypto fraud to penal code

April 26, 2022
Meeting
Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Meeting

May 03, 2022
Meeting
Community Events, Consumer Protection, SMART Seniors

SMART Seniors Presentation

April 07, 2022
Meeting
Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Meeting

March 02, 2022
Meeting
Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Meeting

February 08, 2022
Meeting
Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Meeting

January 12, 2022