New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3881: Regulates and requires issuance of raincheck by retailer where advertised merchandise is not available for sale
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 3881 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulates and requires issuance of raincheck by retailer where advertised merchandise is not available for sale. Primary sponsor: George Alvarez (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates that any article of merchandise advertised, and not available throughout advertised period, must be supplied at advertised price by seller within sixty days from the date the purchaser of such article is notified of its availability; specifies terms of raincheck and limited exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION