Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Aug 13, 2019 |
signed chap.163 delivered to governor |
May 30, 2019 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.545 substituted for s1627b referred to consumer protection delivered to senate passed assembly |
May 20, 2019 |
amended on third reading 4421b |
May 06, 2019 |
amended on third reading 4421a |
Mar 14, 2019 |
advanced to third reading cal.139 |
Mar 12, 2019 |
reported |
Mar 05, 2019 |
reported referred to codes |
Feb 04, 2019 |
referred to consumer affairs and protection |
Assembly Bill A4421B
Signed By Governor2019-2020 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
ZEBROWSKI
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
Steven Englebright
Jo Anne Simon
Inez E. Dickens
Carmen De La Rosa
multi-Sponsors
David Buchwald
Sandy Galef
2019-A4421 - Details
2019-A4421 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4421 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y February 4, 2019 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, ENGLEBRIGHT, SIMON, DICKENS, DE LA ROSA, JAFFEE, CRESPO, GUNTHER, McDONOUGH -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BUCHWALD, GALEF -- read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Harper's Law". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399- ii to read as follows: § 399-II. FURNITURE TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE. 1. AS USED IN THIS SECTION: (A) "FURNITURE" SHALL MEAN A CLOTHING STORAGE UNIT THAT IS FREESTAND- ING AND OVER TWENTY-FIVE INCHES IN HEIGHT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHESTS, DRESSERS, ARMOIRES, AND BUREAUS; AND (B) "TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE" SHALL MEAN A MECHANISM THAT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FURNITURE TIPPING OVER. SUCH MECHANISM MAY INCLUDE STRAPS, WALL BRACKETS, STEEL CABLES, OR PLUG AND SCREW SETS. 2. NO PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA- NY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY SHALL SELL OR OFFER TO SELL NEW FURNI- TURE TO A CONSUMER AT RETAIL UNLESS THE RETAILER (A) MAINTAINS IN STOCK AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAYS WITHIN THE STORE TIP RESTRAINT DEVICES AVAIL- ABLE FOR SALE THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SUCH FURNITURE; AND (B) POSTS A NOTICE, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WHICH MAY BE EASILY SEEN OR REACHED BY CUSTOMERS, THAT, IN LEGIBLE FORMAT, STATES: "CERTAIN FURNITURE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER, LEADING TO POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH. TIP RESTRAINT DEVICES MAY PREVENT TIPPING OF FURNITURE WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED." A RETAILER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN IN STOCK AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAY TIP RESTRAINT DEVICES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION FOR FURNITURE THAT IS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH A COMPATIBLE TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE AS PART OF THE PURCHASE. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
Steven Englebright
Jo Anne Simon
Inez E. Dickens
Carmen De La Rosa
multi-Sponsors
David Buchwald
Sandy Galef
2019-A4421A - Details
2019-A4421A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4421--A Cal. No. 139 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y February 4, 2019 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, ENGLEBRIGHT, SIMON, DICKENS, DE LA ROSA, JAFFEE, CRESPO, GUNTHER, McDONOUGH -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BUCHWALD, GALEF -- read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection -- reported and referred to the Committee on Codes -- reported from committee, advanced to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Harper's Law". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399- ii to read as follows: § 399-II. FURNITURE TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE. 1. AS USED IN THIS SECTION: (A) "FURNITURE" SHALL MEAN A CLOTHING STORAGE UNIT THAT IS FREESTAND- ING AND OVER THIRTY INCHES IN HEIGHT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHESTS, DRESSERS, ARMOIRES, AND BUREAUS; AND (B) "TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE" SHALL MEAN A MECHANISM THAT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FURNITURE TIPPING OVER. SUCH MECHANISM MAY INCLUDE STRAPS, WALL BRACKETS, STEEL CABLES, OR PLUG AND SCREW SETS. 2. NO PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA- NY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY SHALL SELL OR OFFER TO SELL NEW FURNI- TURE TO A CONSUMER AT RETAIL UNLESS THE FURNITURE CONFORMS TO STANDARDS ENDORSED OR ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMIS- SION OR A STANDARD ESTABLISHED BY ASTM INTERNATIONAL WHICH REQUIRES FURNITURE TO CONTAIN A TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE AND CARRY A PERMANENT WARN- ING LABEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASTM F2057. 3. A PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA- NY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY MAY SELL OR OFFER TO SELL NEW FURNITURE THAT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS IN SUBDIVISION TWO OF THIS SECTION EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
co-Sponsors
Steven Englebright
Jo Anne Simon
Inez E. Dickens
Carmen De La Rosa
multi-Sponsors
David Buchwald
Sandy Galef
2019-A4421B (ACTIVE) - Details
2019-A4421B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4421--B Cal. No. 139 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y February 4, 2019 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, ENGLEBRIGHT, SIMON, DICKENS, DE LA ROSA, JAFFEE, CRESPO, GUNTHER, McDONOUGH, ORTIZ -- Multi-Spon- sored by -- M. of A. BUCHWALD, GALEF -- read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection -- reported and referred to the Committee on Codes -- reported from committee, advanced to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading -- again amended on third reading, ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Harper's Law". § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399- ii to read as follows: § 399-II. FURNITURE TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE. 1. AS USED IN THIS SECTION: (A) "FURNITURE" SHALL MEAN A CLOTHING STORAGE UNIT THAT IS FREESTAND- ING AND AT LEAST TWENTY-SEVEN INCHES IN HEIGHT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHESTS, DRESSERS, ARMOIRES, AND BUREAUS; AND (B) "TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE" SHALL MEAN A MECHANISM THAT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FURNITURE TIPPING OVER. SUCH MECHANISM MAY INCLUDE STRAPS, WALL BRACKETS, STEEL CABLES, OR PLUG AND SCREW SETS. 2. NO PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPA- NY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY SHALL SELL OR OFFER TO SELL NEW FURNI- TURE TO A CONSUMER AT RETAIL UNLESS THE FURNITURE CONFORMS TO STANDARDS ENDORSED OR ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMIS- SION OR, IF NO SUCH STANDARD EXISTS, A STANDARD ESTABLISHED BY ASTM INTERNATIONAL WHICH REQUIRES FURNITURE TO CONTAIN A TIP RESTRAINT DEVICE AND CARRY A PERMANENT WARNING LABEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASTM F2057. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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