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NY S01060

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Serrano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits prepaid calling card companies from rounding up usage charges beyond the next minute for phone calls

  • Bans charging minutes for unconnected calls, including dropped calls, unanswered calls, or busy signals

  • Prohibits advertising "no connection fee" if the plan or card has a disconnection fee

  • Increases penalties for violations from $1,000 to $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for second or subsequent violations

  • 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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