New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9546 — Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill ensures third-party sellers on online marketplaces get notice before being suspended.

This legislation mandates online marketplaces to notify third-party sellers before suspending their accounts, and allows sellers to appeal the suspension. It aims to protect sellers' rights and provide them with a chance to respond.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Consumers: This bill may help ensure a more stable marketplace by supporting the sellers who provide products you purchase online.
  • Small Business: If you sell products online, this bill protects your account by requiring notification before any suspension.

Summary

Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1658

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 9546A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

  8. REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9546 do?
Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.
Who sponsors S9546?
S9546 is sponsored by Sam Sutton.
What is the current status of S9546?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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