New York State Attorney General Letitia James has introduced a bill called the FAIR Business Practices Act to strengthen consumer protection in the state.
The bill aims to close loopholes that make it easy for New Yorkers to be scammed and target various deceptive business practices.
The current consumer protection law in New York, which was passed in 1970, does not cover unfair and abusive acts, making it outdated compared to other states' laws.
The FAIR Business Practices Act has been introduced in the New York State Senate and State Assembly with the Attorney General's support.