Bill > S08470

This bill, known as the "Robocall Identification and Notification for Guarding consumers Act" (RING Act), addresses the growing problem of phone call spoofing and robocalls by requiring voice service providers in New York to display the authentication status of incoming calls in a way that is easily understood by consumers. Specifically, the bill mandates that providers use the STIR/SHAKEN framework (a technical protocol that helps verify caller identity through cryptographic authentication) to evaluate and display the verification status of each incoming call in real-time, using language and visual indicators approved by the commissioner. Voice service providers must file annual reports with the public service commission detailing their implementation progress and compliance, and can be subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for non-compliance. The bill aims to empower consumers to make more informed decisions about answering phone calls by providing clear information about the likelihood that a call is legitimate. The legislation will take effect one year after becoming law, with provisions allowing for temporary waivers if providers demonstrate good-faith technological barriers to full implementation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8470