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Senate adopts antitrust measure to expand state enforcement; critics warn of litigation risk to small businesses
Summary
On June 4, 2025 the New York State Senate passed legislation (Calendar 1406) aiming to modernize antitrust enforcement by adopting an 'abuse of dominance' standard supporters say closes gaps in current law; opponents said the bill could generate litigation and harm small or rural businesses.
Albany — The New York State Senate passed legislation on June 4, 2025 intended to strengthen state antitrust enforcement by establishing a standard closer to an “abuse of dominance” test, the sponsor said, while opponents warned it could unleash litigation that burdens small businesses.
Senator Giannaris, the bill sponsor, said the measure updates a century‑old antitrust framework and would let New York pursue monopolistic or dominant conduct using an approach common in other countries. "This bill would establish a standard that is in use throughout much of the rest of the world called abuse of dominance," Giannaris…
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