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NY S01060
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prepaid calling card companies from rounding up usage charges beyond the next minute for phone calls
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Bans charging minutes for unconnected calls, including dropped calls, unanswered calls, or busy signals
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Prohibits advertising "no connection fee" if the plan or card has a disconnection fee
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Increases penalties for violations from $1,000 to $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for second or subsequent violations
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Limits certain charging practices by companies that provide prepaid telephone calling cards and increases fines for violations of limitation requirements.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions6/6/2025
Energy and Telecommunications1/8/2025
Environmental Conservation1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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