Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate approves bill restricting confessions of judgment under $5 million after floor debate
Summary
The New York State Senate passed legislation banning confessions of judgment under $5,000,000, with lawmakers divided over whether the change helps consumers or hurts small lenders and startups.
The New York State Senate passed a bill restricting confessions of judgment under $5,000,000 after a floor debate that divided members along lines of consumer protection and small‑business finance.
Supporters said the measure protects consumers and small businesses from abusive collection practices; opponents warned it will make small loans harder to obtain. The final roll call showed 39 ayes and 22…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

