Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer when a customer requests to add their number to any do-not-call list maintained by such telemarketer.
Summary
Bill S06461 amends the general business law in New York to require telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists they maintain when the customer requests to add their number to any such list. This aims to enhance consumer protection by ensuring that once a customer opts out of receiving telemarketing calls, they are effectively removed from all lists held by that telemarketer, rather than just a single list.
Impact
The bill will strengthen consumer rights by ensuring that telemarketers cannot circumvent do-not-call requests by maintaining multiple lists. This change is expected to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing calls received by consumers, thereby improving their privacy and reducing annoyance. It will require telemarketers to update their practices and systems to comply with the new requirement, potentially leading to operational changes within those companies.
Sentiment
The sentiment around Bill S06461 appears to be generally positive, as it aligns with consumer protection efforts. There have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in the committee discussions, indicating a potential consensus on the need for stronger regulations regarding telemarketing practices.
Contention
While there is no significant contention noted in the discussions surrounding the bill, potential points of contention could arise from telemarketers who may argue that the requirement to manage multiple do-not-call lists could increase their operational burdens and costs. However, no specific stakeholders have publicly opposed the bill as of the current context.
Same As
Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer when a customer requests to add their number to any do-not-call list maintained by such telemarketer.
Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer when a customer requests to add their number to any do-not-call list maintained by such telemarketer.
Requires telemarketers to add a customer's telephone number to all do-not-call lists maintained by such telemarketer when a customer requests to add his or her number to any do-not-call list maintained by such telemarketer.