SB2013Introduced in the Senate
FRAUD-HOTEL BOOKING SERVICE
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Stop Online Booking Scams Act. Provides that a third-party hotel booking website shall not facilitate the reservation or booking of physical accommodations in the State without making clear and conspicuous disclosures to the consumer. Sets forth provisions concerning the placement of the disclosure. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce violations of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 7, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 28, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Stadelman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Consumer Protection Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
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