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NY A08994
NY A08994Enacts "Detective Brian Simonsen's Law"; requires wireless communication method service providers disable services to stolen wireless phones.
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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Crossed Over
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Passed
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/26/2024
11/26/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring wireless communication method service providers disable services to stolen wireless phones
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Detective Brian Simonsen's Law," requires wireless communication service providers to have a program in place to prevent the activation of phones with an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number that appears on the GSMA block list, which is an industry database of stolen or fraudulently obtained mobile devices. The bill also requires these providers to take reasonable steps to report the IMEI numbers of stolen, new, and non-activated wireless phones to the GSMA block list, and to suspend service to a stolen wireless phone upon notification by a verified customer.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Mike Reilly (R),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Al Stirpe (D),
Mike Tannousis (R),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
signed chap.543 (on 11/26/2024)
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