Relates to the consumer protection division in the department of state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Cooney and 4 co-sponsors

Expands and clarifies the Consumer Protection Division's authority within the Department of State to enforce protections and handle complaints more effectively.

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Overview

Bill number: S 6130

Title: Relates to the consumer protection division in the department of state

Current status: Referred to the Insurance committee

Introduction date: March 5, 2025

Purpose (based on title): The bill appears to address matters related to the Consumer Protection Division within the Department of State. The exact scope, modifications, and policy changes are not provided in the information available here.

Key details from the bill record

Primary sponsor: Jeremy Cooney

Cosponsors: Luis R. Sepúlveda, Nathalia Fernandez, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Related companion: A 6999 (listed as a companion bill in the Assembly)

Legislative actions to date:

March 5, 2025 — Referred to Insurance (listed twice in the record)

Related actions or notes: The record indicates a companion bill in the Assembly (A 6999), suggesting parallel consideration across chambers.

What the bill would affect

Based on the title, the bill would pertain to the Consumer Protection Division within the Department of State. Specific areas potentially impacted could include:

Structure or authority of the division
Consumer protection powers and enforcement capabilities
Reporting and oversight requirements
Interactions with consumers, businesses, and other agencies

The exact provisions, such as amendments to statutes, funding changes, or procedural requirements, are not included in the provided information. The bill’s impact would depend on the specific language enacted.

Potential impact (subject to the text of the bill)

Consumers: Possible enhancements to protections, complaint handling, or enforcement options if the division’s mandate is expanded or clarified.

Businesses and regulated entities: Potential changes in compliance obligations, reporting requirements, or enforcement processes.

State government: Possible adjustments to the department’s budget, staffing, or administrative procedures, depending on any funding or structural changes.

Legislative process: The existence of a companion bill (A 6999) suggests coordinated consideration across the Senate and Assembly; future actions may include committee hearings, amendments, and floor votes.

Next steps and what to watch

Obtain the full bill text to review:

Specific amendments to statutes or creation/alteration of powers
Any fiscal notes, effective dates, or transition provisions
Detailed definitions and scope of “consumer protection division”

Monitor committee agenda for a hearing date in the Insurance committee.

Track related companion (A 6999) for parallel developments and potential reconciliations.

If you’d like, I can update this summary once the bill text or committee memo becomes available.

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