New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4537: Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4537 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service; provides that a voice service provider shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability for failure of a call-blocking service to block a call, or mistakenly blocking a call that should not have been blocked.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mark Walczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 49 |
“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 FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE