NY A 1237
in committeeRelates to certain deceptive acts and practices and the court's jurisdiction over such acts and practices
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 1237 pass?
Not yet. NY A 1237 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
What is NY A 1237 about?
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 NY A 1237?
Rebecca Seawright is the primary sponsor of NY A 1237, joined by 21 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Rebecca Seawrightprimary
- David Weprincosponsor
- Al Taylorcosponsor
- Emily Gallaghercosponsor
- Dana Levenbergcosponsor
- Deborah Glickcosponsor
- Phil Steckcosponsor
- John Zaccaro Jr.cosponsor
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyncosponsor
- Nikki Lucascosponsor
- Yudelka Tapiacosponsor
- Andrew Hevesicosponsor
- Sarah Clarkcosponsor
- Christopher Eachuscosponsor
- Maritza Davilacosponsor
- Eddie Gibbscosponsor
- Tony Simonecosponsor
- Charles Lavinecosponsor
- Jo Anne Simoncosponsor
- Steven Ragacosponsor
- Chris Burdickcosponsor
- Michaelle C. Solagescosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-01-09
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
referral-committee
Versions
- A1237Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Prior session: A 7822not in this corpus
Official source
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