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Hotel Junk Fees

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Rule status: Adopted

Agency: DCWP

Effective date: February 21, 2026

Proposed Rule Full Text
DCWP-NOH-Rules-Relating-to-Limitations-on-Hotel-Fees.pdf

Adopted Rule Full Text
DCWP-NOA-Limitations-on-Hotel-Fees.pdf

Adopted rule summary:

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection adopts this rule to prohibit charging consumers hidden “junk fees” for hotel stays. Note: The department has extended the effective date for the deposit and hold requirement provision to January 22, 2027.

Comments are now closed.

Online comments: 1

  • Mario Vazquez

    Comments on the Department’s proposed rules from The Business Council of NYS are on the attached file. We appreciate your attention and consideration on this matter.

    Comment attachment
    Hotel-Fee-Trasnparency-Rules-Comments.pdf
    Comment added September 22, 2025 3:21pm