Bill > S03681

This bill provides protections for cellular telephone subscribers regarding their purchased digital content like applications, games, and ringtones. Specifically, the bill allows subscribers to transfer previously purchased digital content when they upgrade their cellular telephone or return a device due to a defect. If a cellular telephone is covered under a loss or theft policy, subscribers will be entitled to either reinstall their purchased content on a new device or receive a credit for the original purchase amount. The protections only apply to subscribers who remain with the same cellular telephone service provider, with an exception for mergers or acquisitions. The bill defines key terms such as "cellular telephone service supplier" as a business providing retail cellular telephone service in New York state, and "cellular telephone subscriber" as any person enrolled in a cellular service plan, whether their service is currently active or suspended. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, aiming to provide consumers with more flexibility and value for their digital mobile purchases.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3681