Bill > S06853

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to refine restrictions on unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during declared states of emergency. Specifically, the bill adds two key provisions: first, the prohibition on telemarketing calls will only apply when the emergency declaration explicitly includes a finding that such calls would impair emergency response efforts and provides an explanation for this determination; and second, the prohibition is limited to a maximum of two-week periods, with the possibility of renewal through additional findings of necessity made at the end of each two-week period. The bill applies to emergency declarations under sections twenty-four and twenty-eight of the executive law, which typically cover natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other significant crisis situations. By adding these qualifications, the bill seeks to balance protecting consumers during emergencies with ensuring that telemarketing restrictions are not overly broad or long-lasting without clear justification.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6853