Bill Commons

NY S 8939

in committee

Relates to the interest rate cap on cash advances against wages or salary

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 8939 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8939 is in committee as of 2026-01-16 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-16): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

What is NY S 8939 about?

Clarifies that all wage and cash advances against salary or future pay are loans subject to the interest rate cap in the general obligations law.

Who sponsors NY S 8939?

Samra Brouk is the primary sponsor of NY S 8939, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

Clarifies that all wage and cash advances against salary or future pay are loans subject to the interest rate cap in the general obligations law.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-01-16 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Samra Broukprimary
  • Jabari Brisportcosponsor
  • Cordell Clearecosponsor
  • Kristen Gonzalezcosponsor
  • Liz Kruegercosponsor
  • Shelley Mayercosponsor
  • Zellnor Myriecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-16

    REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    referral-committee

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