New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9769: Relates to the liability of electronic marketplaces for compensation for damages for defective goods
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9769 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the liability of electronic marketplaces for compensation for damages for defective goods. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that an electronic marketplace provider shall be deemed to be a retailer for purposes of New York strict liability law and shall be strictly liable for all damages caused by defective products placed into the stream of commerce to the same extent that a retailer of that defective product would be liable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 JUDICIARY