Bill > A07184

This bill, known as the Wireless Security Enforcement (WiSE) Act, aims to prohibit the sale, manufacture, importation, marketing, and possession of wireless signal jammer devices, which are electronic devices that interfere with authorized radio communications like cell phones, GPS, internet, and radar. The bill defines these devices and establishes significant legal consequences for their use. Under the proposed law, businesses found selling or marketing such devices can be prohibited from operating in the state for at least one year, and individuals engaging with these devices could be charged with a class D felony. The Attorney General is granted the authority to bring legal actions against violators, seeking injunctions, restitution, damages up to $100,000 per violation, and civil penalties. Additionally, property or business owners who are harmed by the use of signal jammers can bring their own civil actions to seek damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees. Upon conviction, offenders will be required to pay restitution to those directly or indirectly harmed by their use of wireless signal jammer devices. The bill is designed to protect communication infrastructure and prevent potential safety and security risks associated with jamming electronic signals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7184