Bill > A00971

This bill prohibits business entities from transmitting false caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass any person in New York State. The legislation defines several key terms, including "business entity" (which encompasses corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities), "caller identification information" (details about a call's origin displayed to the recipient), and "VoIP service" (voice communication services using internet protocols). Under the bill, if a business entity is found to have deliberately misrepresented caller information, the Attorney General can seek a court injunction to stop the practice. The bill allows for significant financial penalties, including civil penalties of up to $2,000 per fraudulent call, with a maximum aggregate penalty of $100,000 for calls within a 72-hour period. Additionally, individual victims can also sue for damages, potentially recovering up to $500 per call with a total aggregate limit of $25,000. The law includes exceptions for law enforcement acting within their duties and court-authorized caller identification manipulation. The bill amends the New York General Business Law and Civil Practice Law to enforce these provisions, with the new regulations taking effect 60 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A971