ALBANY, NY — Senator Rachel May announced the passage of two consumer protection bills aimed at stopping predatory business practices and protecting hardworking New Yorkers from corporate exploitation. The legislation was included in the Senate Majority’s broader consumer protection package that aims to reduce costs for New Yorkers by prohibiting unfair and onerous pricing practices and subscription processes. 

"Too many companies are exploiting New Yorkers with deceptive and predatory practices. That is unacceptable,” said Senator Rachel May. “The Senate Majority is taking action with a strong package of consumer protection legislation to crack down on corporate abuse and hold bad actors accountable. As Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, I’m proud to sponsor two bills in this package, including a cap on excessive car rental fuel charges and protecting financial information after automatic-renewal cancellations. With these bills, we’re putting consumers ahead of corporate profits and stopping companies from exploiting hardworking people in Central New York. New Yorkers deserve fairness and protection from corporate greed, and that’s exactly what the Senate Majority is fighting for.” 

● Caps on Rental Vehicle Refueling Charges (S.5599): This bill caps excessive refueling charges imposed by rental car companies. 

● Protecting Consumer Financial Information (S.4413A): This bill requires businesses to delete a consumer’s financial information after an automatic renewal or continuous service is canceled unless the consumer agrees to let the company keep it. Businesses would also be required to notify consumers once the information has been deleted. 

These bills are part of the Senate Majority’s ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protections and ensure corporations cannot take advantage of New Yorkers through deceptive business practices.