New York A00428 amends online dating service regulations, including user rights to cancel contracts and limits on contract terms.

New York A00428 amends certain provisions relating to online dating services, enhancing consumer protections. It mandates that contracts for social referral services allow cancellation within three business days without a fee. Contracts must specify the distance users are willing to travel for meetings and cannot require purchase of ancillary services. Contracts costing over $25 must provide a minimum number of referrals per month, unless the service offers search functionality. Users can place their membership on hold for up to one year.

New York A00428 amends online dating service regulations, including user rights to cancel contracts and limits on contract terms.

New York A00428 amends certain provisions relating to online dating services, enhancing consumer protections. It mandates that contracts for social referral services allow cancellation within three business days without a fee. Contracts must specify the distance users are willing to travel for meetings and cannot require purchase of ancillary services. Contracts costing over $25 must provide a minimum number of referrals per month, unless the service offers search functionality. Users can place their membership on hold for up to one year.