New York A01371 prohibits consumer contracts from waiving the consumer's right to make statements about goods or services.

New York A01371 amends the general business law to prohibit consumer contracts from including provisions that waive the consumer's right to make statements about the seller, lessor, or the goods or services. It is unlawful to threaten or penalize consumers for making such statements. Violators face civil penalties up to $2,500 for the first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations. For willful, intentional, or reckless violations, penalties can reach up to $10,000. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A01371 prohibits consumer contracts from waiving the consumer's right to make statements about goods or services.

New York A01371 amends the general business law to prohibit consumer contracts from including provisions that waive the consumer's right to make statements about the seller, lessor, or the goods or services. It is unlawful to threaten or penalize consumers for making such statements. Violators face civil penalties up to $2,500 for the first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations. For willful, intentional, or reckless violations, penalties can reach up to $10,000. The act takes effect immediately.