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A 9029

Enacts the do not disturb registry act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clyde Vanel

Creates a Do Not Disturb Registry allowing individuals to opt in to limit solicitations and disturbances, with duties on businesses and agencies to respect the registry.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 9029

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 9029 – Enacts the Do Not Disturb Registry Act

Quick Facts

  • Bill number: A 9029
  • Title: Enacts the Do Not Disturb Registry Act
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
  • Introduced: September 5, 2025
  • Sponsor: Clyde Vanel (primary)
  • Legislative actions: On September 5, 2025, the bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection (listed twice in the records provided)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title indicates an aim to establish a Do Not Disturb Registry Act. However, the actual text of the bill has not been provided in the information available, so the specific objectives, definitions, scope, and mechanisms are not known from this summary alone.

Key Provisions (Not Yet Available)

  • The exact provisions are not detailed in the information provided. Typical elements that might appear in a “Do Not Disturb Registry” bill could include:
    • Creation of a centralized registry where individuals or entities can opt in to receive protections against disturbances (e.g., solicitations, unsolicited inquiries, or other disturbances).
    • Procedures for enrollment (who can enroll, how to enroll, opt-in/opt-out options, renewal requirements).
    • Rules governing access to registry data by government agencies, businesses, or other entities.
    • Compliance obligations for entities that would be restricted or guided by the registry (e.g., prohibitions, notifications, or certain tolerances).
    • Penalties or enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance.
    • Privacy protections, data retention limits, and remedies for individuals.
    • Fees, funding, and administration of the registry.

Note: The above items are typical considerations for a registry-type statute but are speculative in the absence of the bill’s actual text. The precise provisions could differ significantly.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Potentially affected parties may include:
    • Individuals seeking to restrict certain disturbances they receive.
    • Businesses, telemarketers, marketers, or other entities subject to restrictions or duties under the registry.
    • State or local agencies responsible for administering or enforcing the registry.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current stage: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, indicating it is in the early, committee-review phase.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to floor consideration. If advanced, it would move to further legislative stages and potential negotiations.

Additional Context for Readers

  • Sponsor: Clyde Vanel is the primary sponsor listed for this bill.
  • Duplicative action: The legislative actions section lists the same referral action twice; this appears to be a duplicate entry in the record rather than an additional action.

What to Watch For

  • Publication of the full bill text to confirm exact definitions, scope, enforcement, penalties, cost/funding provisions, and effective dates.
  • Any committee hearings or amendments that clarify the registry’s purpose and practical impact.
  • Potential alignment with existing privacy or consumer-protection statutes, including data-sharing restrictions and remedies for consumers.

If you’d like, I can update this summary as soon as the official bill text or committee materials become available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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