Bill > S05912

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to establish stricter penalties for illegal caller identification manipulation, commonly known as "spoofing". Specifically, it creates a $25,000 fine for telemarketers or sellers who knowingly transmit misleading, inaccurate, or false caller ID information, which includes using copied or incorrect telephone numbers. The bill clarifies that substituting the actual name or number of the person or seller making the telemarketing call is permissible. There are two notable exceptions to the law: calls made by law enforcement and calls made by individuals or organizations deliberately disguising their information to protect victims of domestic violence. The legislation also updates language to allow the secretary or a deputized person to assess the maximum fine of $25,000 for each violation. This bill aims to combat deceptive telemarketing practices that can mislead consumers and potentially facilitate fraudulent activities by imposing significant financial penalties on those who intentionally misrepresent their caller identification.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5912