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S 7519

Provides that a business entity may not alter caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass a third party or the recipient of the call

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Prohibits a business from altering caller ID to defraud or harass, strengthening protection against caller ID spoofing and reducing scams and nuisance calls.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 7519

Summary of Bill S 7519

Overview

Bill S 7519 seeks to prohibit a business entity from altering caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass a third party or the recipient of the call. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Consumer Protection committee.

  • Bill Number: S 7519
  • Title (summary): Provides that a business entity may not alter caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass a third party or the recipient of the call
  • Status: Referred to Consumer Protection
  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Cordell Cleare

Purpose and intent

The core purpose of S 7519 is to curb deceptive caller ID practices (often known as caller ID spoofing) when done with fraudulent or harassing intent. By prohibiting certain alterations to caller identification information, the bill aims to protect consumers and third parties from misrepresentation and harassment arising from spoofed or manipulated caller IDs.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • A business entity may not alter caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass a third party or the recipient of the call.
  • enforcements, definitions (e.g., what constitutes “alter,” “caller identification information,” and what qualifies as “intent to defraud or harass”), penalties, exemptions, and specific enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the information provided here. The exact text of these provisions would appear in the bill itself.

Who is affected

  • Covered entities: Businesses and business entities that place calls or transmit caller identification information.
  • The bill would impact any organization engaging in or enabling the alteration of caller ID information for fraudulent or harassing purposes.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced: April 21, 2025
  • Actions taken:
    • 2025-04-21: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee (listed twice in the provided actions, indicating formal referral events on that date).
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed to committee consideration, potential amendments, and, if approved, to the full Senate for a vote. If advanced, it would move to the Assembly and then to conference committees as needed.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • Related / companion bills (prior-session or cross-chamber):
    • A 971 (companion)
    • A 4615, A 496, A 52, A 4360, A 9390, A 1950, A 7532, A 3595, S 5266 (prior-session)
    • A 971 (companion)
  • The presence of multiple related bills suggests alignment with broader anti-spoofing or consumer protection efforts across sessions.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Consumer protection benefits: Strengthens safeguards against deception and harassment related to spoofed caller IDs, potentially reducing scams and nuisance calls.
  • Business considerations: May require compliance systems to verify and preserve the integrity of caller ID information; potential costs for compliance, monitoring, and documentation.
  • Enforcement and penalties: Specific penalties and enforcement mechanisms will depend on the final text of the bill; currently not specified in the provided summary.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the information provided. The exact statutory language, definitions, exceptions, and penalties will be defined in the bill text if and when it advances.

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

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