New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1216: Relates to increasing penalties for violations involving the use of pre-recorded phone messages by telephone solicitors
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1216 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to increasing penalties for violations involving the use of pre-recorded phone messages by telephone solicitors. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the penalty for any person who violates the provision that a pre-recorded message must disconnect upon the caller hanging up the telephone.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION