Known as the Consumer and Small Business Protection Act, this state legislation risks detrimental consequences to both consumers and businesses, as it seeks to amend the General Business Law (GBL) by introducing broad terms like "unfair" and "abusive" practices and by increasing statutory damages by nearly 2000%. Additionally, it mandates the awarding of attorney’s fees in litigation cases, which could lead to a dramatic rise in baseless lawsuits.

Relates to the overpayment of wages.

Relates to equal pay disclosure with respect to state contracts.

Provides zero and low interest loans or loan interest rate reduction for energy improvement projects to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses.

Relates to the regulation of street vendors in cities with a population of one million or more; repealer

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants.

Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and creates pilot program; appropriation

Relates to the regulation of street vendors in N.Y. city; repealer