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NY A10676
Bill
Status
8/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Blumencranz
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Wireless Security Enforcement (WiSE) Act" to prohibit the manufacture, importation, marketing, and sale of wireless signal jammer devices that interfere with authorized radio communications including radar, internet, GPS, and cell phone signals.
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Requires businesses engaged in jammer device sales to cease operations for at least one year upon notice from law enforcement, without limiting other applicable penalties.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions seeking injunctions, restitution, disgorgement of profits, civil penalties exceeding $100,000 per violation, and destruction of unlawfully obtained data and algorithms.
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Allows property and business owners injured by jammer device violations resulting in crimes to sue for damages exceeding $100,000 per incident or actual damages (whichever is greater), injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.
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Establishes prohibited use of wireless signal jammer devices as a class D felony, with mandatory restitution to harmed persons upon conviction.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "wireless security enforcement act" to prohibit the sale of wireless signal jammer devices; defines terms; provides that a person is guilty of prohibited use of a wireless signal jammer device if they engage in the possession, manufacture, importation, marketing, or sale of wireless signal jammer devices; requires restitution.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
8/28/2024