New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11502 — Requires disclosure terms relating to prepaid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill requires prepaid calling card terms to be in multiple languages and raises penalties for violations.

The bill mandates that prepaid calling card disclosure terms be available in languages other than English. It also increases fines for noncompliance with these requirements.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means that if you use prepaid calling cards and speak a language other than English, the terms will be clearer for you.

Summary

Requires disclosure terms relating to pre-paid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 92-f of the public service law.

  • Section 92-f of the public service law

    and, . one → 3-a. a. If a language or languages other than English is used on a prepaid telephone calling card, its packaging, or in point of sale advertising, or promotional material relating to a prepaid calling card or prepaid telephone calling service, all disclosure required pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be provided in the same language or languages, in addition to English. All non-English disclosure provisions shall be clearly printed in a clear and conspicuous location on the calling card itself, or if the calling card is packaged in opaque packing, on the packaging. b. As used in this subdivision, "promotional material" includes all materials prepared by the company that provides prepaid calling services through prepaid calling cards and any signs for display by retail merchants or any other promotional material that is prepared at the direction of the prepaid calling service. c. If the calling card is purchased on the Internet, the disclosure requirements shall be displayed in a clear and conspicuous location on the website through which the calling card is purchased, including instructions and directions to any link with such disclosures, prior to purchasing the services. italics , ; f. if applicable, the expiration date or other limitation on the peri- od of time for which the displayed, promoted, or advertised minutes will be available to the customer; and g. any connection or disconnection fee or any surcharge associated with the calling card that is not part of the standard rate associated with each minute used by the card. five for a first violation and ten thousand dollars for a second or subsequent violation

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11502 do?
Requires disclosure terms relating to pre-paid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements.
Who sponsors A11502?
A11502 is sponsored by Erik Dilan.
What is the current status of A11502?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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