New York Bill Proposes Statewide 'Do Not Disturb' Registry
A New York bill proposes to establish a statewide "do not disturb" registry to address unsolicited telemarketing calls and texts. A-9029, which Assemblymember Clyde Vanel (D) introduced Friday, would direct the Department of State to establish and maintain the registry,…
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barring unsolicited communications to consumers who have been listed on it for at least 31 days. Violations would begin at fines starting at $1,500. The bill notes that adopting a registry could also reduce businesses' marketing calls, as they "will be aware of consumers who have a lower likelihood of positively responding to their commercial marketing communications."