Bill
A 6999
A 6999 would potentially reorganize and empower the NY Department of State's consumer protection division, changing its duties, powers, funding, or procedures.
Executive note
- Bill A 6999 appears to relate to the consumer protection division within the New York Department of State. The available information does not include the text of the bill, so specific provisions, changes, or regulatory effects are not stated here. The bill has been referred to Governmental Operations for consideration.
Overview of the bill (as far as information provided)
- Status: Referred to Governmental Operations on March 18, 2025 (two identical referrals listed on the same date).
- Purpose indicated by title: The bill relates to the consumer protection division in the Department of State. No substantive provisions are included in the provided materials.
- This means the bill could potentially modify how the consumer protection division is organized, funded, powers, duties, or procedures, but the exact scope is not specified in the available summary.
Sponsors and legislative path
- Primary sponsor: William Magnarelli
- Cosponsors: John T. McDonald III, Nily Rozic, William Colton, Maritza Davila, Karen McMahon, Jen Lunsford
- Related companion bill: S 6130 (listed as the Senate companion)
- Both the Assembly and Senate companions can be used to advance similar policy changes; cross-chamber cooperation often influences the likelihood and pace of movement.
Key questions to review in the bill text
- What specific changes (if any) are proposed to the consumer protection division’s duties, powers, or authority?
- Are there changes to funding, personnel, reporting requirements, or internal governance of the division?
- Does the bill restructure the division’s relationship with the broader Department of State or with other state agencies?
- Are there new or modified consumer complaint handling procedures, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or remedies?
- Are there sunset provisions, transitional language, or implementation deadlines?
- What are the fiscal and administrative implications for the state budget?
Potential impact and stakeholders
- Consumers: Could affect enforcement of consumer protection laws, complaint resolution, and access to remedies.
- Businesses and entities subject to consumer protection rules: Could experience changes in compliance expectations or enforcement.
- Department of State: Could alter the division’s resources or authorities, affecting operations and interagency coordination.
- Advocacy groups: May monitor changes impacting consumer rights and regulatory protections.
Next steps
- To understand the bill’s substantive impact, retrieve the full bill text and any fiscal notes from the official New York State Legislature website or bill tracking system.
- Monitor committee hearings in Governmental Operations for debates, amendments, and proposed changes.
Where to read the bill
- The full text and related materials (amendments, fiscal notes, sponsor memos) will provide the definitive details.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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