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NY A04685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kwani O'Pharrow

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the General Obligations Law section 11-105 to add protections for individuals acquitted of retail theft charges

  • Prohibits mercantile establishments from pursuing civil liability against adults, emancipated minors, or parents/guardians of unemancipated minors who are found not guilty in larceny proceedings

  • Requires all collection attempts for money or merchandise recovery to immediately cease upon a not guilty finding

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires mercantile establishments to cease collections upon a court finding of not guilty of larceny in mercantile establishments.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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