Senate Bill S1627

Signed By Governor
2019-2020 Legislative Session

Enacts "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture

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  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2019-S1627 - Details

Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Add §399-ii, Gen Bus L
Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
S8766

2019-S1627 - Summary

Enacts "Harper's Law" which will require that retailers who sell certain new furniture offer for sale compatible tip restraint devices and post a notice informing consumers of the risk of furniture tipping.

2019-S1627 - Sponsor Memo

2019-S1627 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   1627
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer 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.
   3.  THE  PROVISIONS  OF  THIS  SECTION  SHALL  NOT  APPLY TO FURNITURE
 PURCHASED THROUGH AN ONLINE RETAILER.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
              

co-Sponsors

2019-S1627A - Details

Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Add §399-ii, Gen Bus L
Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
S8766

2019-S1627A - Summary

Enacts "Harper's Law" which will require that retailers who sell certain new furniture offer for sale compatible tip restraint devices and post a notice informing consumers of the risk of furniture tipping.

2019-S1627A - Sponsor Memo

2019-S1627A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  1627--A
     Cal. No. 545
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. SKOUFIS, BOYLE, GAUGHRAN, GOUNARDES, SERRANO -- read
   twice  and  ordered  printed,  and when printed to be committed to the
   Committee on Consumer  Protection  --  reported  favorably  from  said
   committee,  ordered  to  first  and  second report, ordered to a third
   reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining  its  place  in  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
 IF  THE RETAILER: (A) MAINTAINS IN STOCK AND PROMINENTLY DISPLAYS WITHIN
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
              

co-Sponsors

2019-S1627B (ACTIVE) - Details

Law Section:
General Business Law
Laws Affected:
Add §399-ii, Gen Bus L
Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
S8766

2019-S1627B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Enacts "Harper's Law" which will require that retailers who sell certain new furniture offer for sale compatible tip restraint devices and post a notice informing consumers of the risk of furniture tipping.

2019-S1627B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S1627B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  1627--B
     Cal. No. 545
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 15, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. SKOUFIS, BOYLE, GAUGHRAN, GOUNARDES, SERRANO -- read
   twice  and  ordered  printed,  and when printed to be committed to the
   Committee on Consumer  Protection  --  reported  favorably  from  said
   committee,  ordered  to  first  and  second report, ordered to a third
   reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining  its  place  in  the
   order of third reading -- again amended and ordered reprinted, retain-
   ing its place in 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.
   3. A PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY  COMPA-
 NY, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY MAY SELL OR OFFER TO SELL NEW FURNITURE
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
              

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