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NY S09319
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Prohibits businesses from using the words "mover," "moving," or "relocation service" (or abbreviations/derivatives) in their corporate or assumed names without approval from the Commissioner of Transportation
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Requires the Commissioner to deny name approval if use of such terms would mislead the public into believing the company holds a valid transportation certificate under sections 172 or 191 of the transportation law
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Applies naming restrictions across multiple business entity types including corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships through amendments to the Business Corporation Law, LLC Law, and Partnership Law
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 for violations of the naming requirements by any individual, partnership, company, or corporation
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Provides a one-year grace period for existing businesses operating under restricted names to obtain valid transportation certificates and come into compliance
Legislative Description
Relates to the use of assumed and corporate names by companies in the business of household goods moving; provides that companies may not use the words "mover", "moving", or "relocation service" or any abbreviation or derivative thereof unless approved by the commissioner of transportation.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
2/27/2026