Bill > A00377

This bill requires any person or entity, whether located in New York or sending communications to someone in New York, to include a specific disclosure when sending unsolicited communications about government-related registration services that mention fees, payments, or contract requests. The required disclosure must clearly state that the company is not a government entity and that the recipient is not obligated to pay or enter into an agreement. Specifically, the communication must include the exact language: "(COMPANY NAME) IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH NOR IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY OR ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENT WITH US." The bill defines these communications as letters, notices, invoices, bills, or account statements sent without prior request or existing business relationship, which appear to charge for or offer services related to governmental registrations. Any violation of this requirement will be considered a deceptive act or practice under New York's general business law, potentially subjecting the sender to legal penalties. The bill aims to protect consumers from potentially misleading communications that might be mistaken for official government correspondence.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A377