New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6659: Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6659 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO BANKS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license; makes such violation a class E felony; provides for a fine of $2,500 for each transaction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Griffo | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 53 |
“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 BANKS
- REFERRED TO BANKS