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NY A10654
Bill
Status
7/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
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Requires any person or entity sending unsolicited communications about government-related registration services to include a notice stating they are not affiliated with nor a government entity and that recipients are not required to pay or enter into agreements
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Applies to letters, notices, invoices, bills, or statements of account sent without prior request where no existing business relationship exists, related to any governmental registration with state or federal entities
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Requirement triggers when the communication mentions fees, renewal charges, requests for payment, or requests to enter into a contract
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Violations constitute deceptive acts or practices under General Business Law Section 349
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires any person or entity, whether located within the state or sending physical or electronic mail to a person within the state, sending an unsolicited private government-related registration service communication that mentions any fees, renewal charges, requests for payment, or requests to enter into a contract, shall include a notice that is reasonably calculated to apprise the recipient that they are not a government entity or affiliated with one and the recipient is not required to pay or enter into any agreement with them.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
7/22/2024