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NY A05870
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Prohibits video programmers from enforcing contract provisions that set minimum subscriber requirements, dictate which service tier a channel must be placed on, or restrict how distributors can package and price programming
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Requires video programmers to offer each channel individually for licensing without mandating channel bundling as a condition of carriage
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Makes it unlawful for video programmers to demand unreasonable fees or financial obligations for channel carriage when offering channels separately
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Allows multichannel video programming distributors (cable, satellite, online video services) to bring civil actions and seek injunctive relief against non-compliant video programmers
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment and applies only to contracts entered into on or after that date
Legislative Description
Enacts the "television subscriber choice act" to enhance consumer choice and ensure that multichannel video programming distributors have the flexibility to offer programming packages that best meet the needs and preferences of their subscribers; requires that a video programmer shall offer each channel for license to a multichannel video programming distributor without requiring channel bundling requirements as a condition of carriage of such channel; makes it unlawful for a video programmer to demand unreasonable fees or other financial obligations for channel carriage; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026