(The Center Square) — A coalition of groups is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a slate of proposals to update the state’s liability laws, saying the bills will drive up costs for businesses and consumers.

The bills, which were approved by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature earlier this year, include a proposal that would put foreign corporations doing business in New York under the jurisdiction of the state courts. The groups, including the Business Council of New York, Retail Council of New York State, and Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, said the changes would clog the state’s court system with lawsuits.

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