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NY A10654

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Vanel

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requirement triggers when the communication mentions fees, renewal charges, requests for payment, or requests to enter into a contract

  • Violations constitute deceptive acts or practices under General Business Law Section 349

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection7/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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