New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5185: Prohibits hotels, motels and lodging establishments from selling prepaid rooms to another person in certain circumstances
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5185 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits hotels, motels and lodging establishments from selling prepaid rooms to another person in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Misha Novakhov (Republican/Conservative). 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.
Prohibits hotels, motels and lodging establishments from selling prepaid rooms to another person if the original guest fails to check in on the first day of the scheduled reservation or if the guest fails to check in within the first, second or third night for prepaid reservations of seven days or longer; provides penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misha Novakhov | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
“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