Gov. Kathy Hochul signs 5 new laws to save New Yorkers money, ‘protect consumers’

In an effort to improve consumer safety and keep some of that hard-earned money in New Yorkers’ palms this holiday season, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she had signed five new legislation.

In a written statement, Hochul stated, “It’s important that I do everything I can to put more money back in their pockets at a time when New Yorkers are experiencing the devastating effects of rising prices.”We’re making additional strides toward making New York more affordable with the signing of this legislative bill bundle.

Every piece of legislation will have an effect on New Yorkers, whether they are looking for a new restaurant online or at the gym.

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The following are the five new laws, as stated in the statement:

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  Legislation S.932D/A.4667B
  
  : requires health clubs to accept cancellation of a membership within 10 business days of receiving notice of the cancellation.
  
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  Legislation S.4778/A.7167
  
  : prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges.
  
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  Legislation S.8182B/A.7939B:
  
  requires telemarketers to provide certain information within the first 30 seconds of a call and to disclose certain addresses in written communication to customers.
  
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  Legislation S.509B/A.28C
  
  
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  requires restaurants that offer online delivery services to post on their website or mobile application a hyperlink to view recent sanitary inspection grades, on their website.
  
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  Legislation S.8880A/A.1010B
  
  : prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs.
  

Others from throughout the state praised the passage of these measures, but Staten Island’s elected representatives did not react on the statement.

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