New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S3816 — Requires mercantile establishments to cease collections under certain circumstances

Last action — In Senate 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 January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Stops collection efforts by stores if a person is found not guilty of theft.

The bill mandates that mercantile establishments must halt collection activities in cases where an individual is found not guilty of larceny. This aims to protect individuals from collection efforts following a court acquittal.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means that if you are found not guilty of theft, stores cannot pursue collecting any debts related to that case.

Summary

Requires mercantile establishments to cease collections upon a court finding of not guilty of larceny in mercantile establishments.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.569

  5. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  6. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S3816 do?
Requires mercantile establishments to cease collections upon a court finding of not guilty of larceny in mercantile establishments.
Who sponsors S3816?
S3816 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S3816?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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