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S 6853

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during certain declared states of emergency

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing calls during officially declared states of emergency, reducing consumer disruption and pressure on residents.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 6853

Summary: S 6853 — Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during certain declared states of emergency

Overview and intent

  • S 6853 seeks to prohibit unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during states of emergency that are officially declared within the relevant jurisdiction. The bill aims to reduce consumer disruption and pressure from telemarketing during emergency periods.

Key provisions (as described by title)

  • Prohibition: The bill would bar unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during certain declared states of emergency.
  • Scope and definitions: Specific definitions (e.g., what constitutes "unsolicited," what qualifies as a "telemarketing sales call," and which emergencies are covered) would be set forth in the text of the bill. These details are not provided in the summary.
  • Exemptions and procedures: Any potential exemptions (e.g., certain entities, types of calls, or caller practices) and enforcement mechanisms would be detailed in the bill’s text; the current summary does not specify them.

Affected parties

  • Consumers: Individuals residing in the jurisdiction during declared states of emergency would benefit from reduced unsolicited calls.
  • Telemarketers and businesses: Entities engaged in telemarketing sales would be directly limited from making such calls during covered emergencies.

Enforcement, penalties, and remedies

  • The summary does not specify enforcement tools, penalties, or remedies. Typically, consumer protection statutes establish agency authority and potential penalties, but readers should consult the bill text for explicit provisions.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee.
  • Actions recorded: Two identical entries noting “2025-03-25: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.”
  • Next steps (not provided): The bill would proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and chamber votes before moving to passage, veto, or further action.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
  • Cosponsor: Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.
  • Related bills and companions:
    • S 7656 (prior-session)
    • S 412 (prior-session)
    • A 1250 (companion)
    • A 1250 (companion)
  • Relationship: The related Assembly bill (A 1250) suggests a companion measure exists in another chamber, aiding coordination if both chambers consider similar protections.

Practical takeaways

  • If enacted, S 6853 would add a targeted restriction on unsolicited telemarketing during emergencies, potentially reducing nuisance and pressure on residents during vulnerable periods.
  • To understand the full impact, including precise definitions, exemptions, enforcement, and penalties, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports should be reviewed once available.

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

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