This bill would remove the requirement in the Consumer Protection Law (CPL) that an act be declared unconscionable through a local law, or through a rule promulgated by the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection, before the Commissioner takes enforcement action against the act. This bill would also amend the CPL to indicate what constitutes a distinct and independent instance of an unconscionable trade practice for the purpose of enforcement under the CPL. However, the bill would not affect actions or proceedings pending at the time of the bill’s effective date. This bill would also amend the CPL to expand protections against deceptive acts and practices. This bill would also clarify that DCWP can bring a special proceeding to enforce the CPL before the New York State Supreme Court. Additionally, the bill would make certain technical amendments to the CPL.