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NY A03595
NY A03595Provides that a business entity may not provide false caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass any party; provides definition of business entity.
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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to prohibiting business entities from transmitting false caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass any person
AI Summary
This bill prohibits business entities from transmitting false caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass any person when making calls within New York State. The bill defines key terms such as "business entity," "caller identification information," and "VoIP service." It grants the Attorney General the authority to seek injunctions and civil penalties for violations, and also allows individuals who have received such calls to bring civil actions for damages. The bill also amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to allow the Attorney General to recover certain fees and costs in actions brought under this new law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (19)
Ron Kim (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
William Colton (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Melissa Miller (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Phil Steck (D),
David Weprin (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3595 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03595&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03595 |
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