A05185Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits hotels, motels and lodging establishments from selling prepaid rooms to another person if the original guest fails to check in on the first day of the scheduled reservation or if the guest fails to check in within the first, second or third night for prepaid reservations of seven days or longer; provides penalties for violations.
Introduced by Michael Novakhov, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits hotels, motels and lodging establishments from selling prepaid rooms to another person if the original guest fails to check in on the first day of the scheduled reservation or if the guest fails to check in within the first, second or third night for prepaid reservations of seven days or longer; provides penalties for violations.
Where it stands
referred to consumer affairs and protection
January 7, 2026
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Bill history
referred to consumer affairs and protection
referred to consumer affairs and protection
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