New York § 601-A - 601-ADisclosure by principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 601-A — 601-ADisclosure by principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 601-A. 601-ADisclosure by principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies
§ 601-a. Disclosure by principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies. No principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies shall make any representation that a person is required to pay the debt of a family member in a way that contravenes with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 USC § 1692 et seq.). In addition, the principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies shall not make any misrepresentation about the family member's obligation to pay such debts.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 601-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 601-A cover?
Section 601-A ("601-ADisclosure by principal creditors and/or debt collection agencies") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 601-A?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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