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NY S08766

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Larkin

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires retail furniture sellers to stock and prominently display tip restraint devices (straps, wall brackets, steel cables, or plug and screw sets) compatible with furniture offered for sale.

  • Applies only to freestanding clothing storage units over 25 inches tall, including chests, dressers, armoires, and bureaus.

  • Mandates retailers post a conspicuous notice stating that furniture may tip over and cause injury or death, and that tip restraint devices may prevent tipping when properly installed.

  • Exempts retailers from stocking requirements if furniture is sold with a compatible tip restraint device included with the purchase, and exempts online retailers entirely.

  • Establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation for non-compliance, effective 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Enacts "Harper's Law" requiring tip restraint devices on certain furniture.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Consumer Affairs and Protection5/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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