New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A1237 — Relates to certain deceptive acts and practices and the court's jurisdiction over such acts and practices

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  2. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

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)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A1237 do?
Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.
Who sponsors A1237?
A1237 is sponsored by Rebecca Seawright.
What is the current status of A1237?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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