New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A1216 — Relates to increasing penalties for violations involving the use of pre-recorded phone messages by telephone solicitors

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Increases the penalty for any person who violates the provision that a pre-recorded message must disconnect upon the caller hanging up the telephone.

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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A1216 do?
Increases the penalty for any person who violates the provision that a pre-recorded message must disconnect upon the caller hanging up the telephone.
Who sponsors A1216?
A1216 is sponsored by Jeffrey Dinowitz.
What is the current status of A1216?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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