NY A06680

Bill

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made

Introduced
04/28/2023

In Committee
03/21/2024

Crossed Over
03/21/2024

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during certain declared states of emergency

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Business Law to prohibit unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency, but only if the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that such calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency and explains the basis of that finding. The prohibition may not extend for more than two weeks at a time, but can be renewed for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity at the end of each period.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (22)

Amy Paulin (D)*, Anil Beephan Jr. (R), Marianne Buttenschon (D), Jeff Gallahan (R), Aileen Gunther (D), Steve Hawley (R), Charles Lavine (D), John Lemondes (R), Jen Lunsford (D), Donna Lupardo (D), John McDonald (D), Dave McDonough (R), Karen McMahon (D), Brian Miller (R), Steve Otis (D), Sam Pirozzolo (R), Gina Sillitti (D), Jo Anne Simon (D), Matt Simpson (R), Al Stirpe (D), Mary Beth Walsh (R), Carrie Woerner (D),

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 03/21/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
‐ Domestic Disaster Relief

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

‐ Telephone and Telecommunications

Official Document

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6680

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6680	04/28/2023
BillText	https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06680&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06680	04/28/2023

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A08662	Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made	referred to consumer affairs and protection	Reintroduced
S00412	Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made	REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION	Same As

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Introduced Session

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Committee Categories

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Space, Science, Technology, and Communications

Official Document

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