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NY S09440
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide "Do Not Disturb Registry" managed by the New York Department of State allowing residents to opt out of unsolicited commercial marketing via phone calls, emails, physical mail, text messages, and faxes
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Covers businesses exceeding specific thresholds: 5,000+ physical mailings, 10,000+ emails, 1,000+ faxes, or any telemarketing calls/texts in the previous five calendar years
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Prohibits covered businesses from sending marketing communications to registered consumers after 31 days on the registry
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Authorizes fines up to $1,500 per violation, with the Department of State empowered to investigate and issue subpoenas for document production
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Takes effect one year after becoming law and operates alongside the existing state "do-not-call" registry without creating duplicate penalties for telemarketing violations
Legislative Description
Enacts the do not disturb registry act to establish a statewide do not disturb registry which shall contain a list of residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial marketing communications.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
3/12/2026