Bill > A09029

This bill establishes a statewide Do Not Disturb Registry to help residents avoid unsolicited commercial marketing communications, including telemarketing calls, emails, physical mail, text messages, and faxes. The registry will allow residents to register their contact information and opt out of receiving marketing communications from businesses that have sent a significant volume of such communications in previous years. The Department of State will manage the registry, which can be designed to let people opt out of communications from specific industries. Businesses that send unsolicited marketing communications to consumers whose information has been on the registry for at least 31 days can be fined up to $1,500 per violation. The registry aims to protect consumers from potential scams, reduce nuisance communications, and help restore trust in urgent communications. The bill recognizes that such a registry might also benefit businesses by helping them target more receptive consumers. The law will take effect one year after becoming law, and it operates in addition to existing do-not-call regulations. The department is authorized to create rules and investigate potential violations, with the ability to subpoena documents and records from businesses suspected of non-compliance.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9029