Increases penalties for violations of the requirement that pre-recorded telephone messages disconnect upon the caller hanging up.

New York Assembly Bill A01216 amends the general business law to increase penalties for violations of the requirement that pre-recorded telephone messages must disconnect upon the caller hanging up. The bill allows the attorney general to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $2,000 per call, with a maximum of $20,000 for calls made within a 72-hour period. For more severe violations, the court may impose a penalty of up to $50,000. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Increases penalties for violations of the requirement that pre-recorded telephone messages disconnect upon the caller hanging up.

New York Assembly Bill A01216 amends the general business law to increase penalties for violations of the requirement that pre-recorded telephone messages must disconnect upon the caller hanging up. The bill allows the attorney general to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $2,000 per call, with a maximum of $20,000 for calls made within a 72-hour period. For more severe violations, the court may impose a penalty of up to $50,000. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.