NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a new law requiring retailers to boost ... Walmart argued against the panic button idea, citing concerns about the likelihood ...

In theory, a bill forcing retailers to add numerous ... with their stolen merchandise in hand. Panic button alerts are also far less useful to law enforcement responders than a 911 call, because ...

The law will go into effect 180 days after it's signed, however, the panic button part of the legislation will not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2027.

From the legislation: “‘Panic button’ means a physical button ... Given the additional costs associated with the new law, some retailers and industry groups have opposed it.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law that requires retailers with more than 500 employees to install panic buttons in all locations in the state by ...

NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a new law requiring retailers to boost safety protections for store workers, including requiring major chains to add ...

The law will take effect March 1 ... From the legislation: “‘Panic button’ means a physical button installed in easily accessible locations throughout the workplace, or a wearable, or ...