Bill > S07519

This bill adds a new section to New York's General Business Law that prohibits business entities from transmitting false caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass any person. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms like "business entity" (which includes corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities), "caller identification information" (details about a call's origin), and "VoIP service" (voice communication services using internet protocols). Under the proposed law, if a business entity violates this prohibition, the Attorney General can seek a court injunction to stop the practice, and the court may impose civil penalties of up to $2,000 per call, with a maximum aggregate penalty of $100,000 for calls within a 72-hour period. Additionally, individuals who are victims of such false caller identification can bring their own legal action, potentially recovering actual damages or up to $500 per call, with a maximum of $25,000 for calls within a 72-hour period. The law includes exceptions for law enforcement acting within their duties and court-authorized caller identification manipulation. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, and it amends related civil practice rules to support enforcement of these new provisions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7519