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S 6135

Relates to designating the county of Kings a cease and desist zone and establishing an affirmative defense to violations of nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist zones

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker and 2 co-sponsors

Designates Kings County, NY as a "cease and desist zone" and creates an affirmative defense against violations of nonsolicitation orders for minimal solicitation activity.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · S 6135

Summary of S 6135: Designating Kings County as a Cease and Desist Zone

Main Purpose

The primary intent of this bill is to designate the county of Kings (which includes the borough of Brooklyn in New York City) as a "cease and desist zone" and establish an affirmative defense for violations of nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist zones within that area.

Key Provisions

  • Designates Kings County as a "cease and desist zone" where special legal protections would apply.
  • Establishes an affirmative defense against violations of nonsolicitation orders or cease and desist zones within Kings County.
  • The affirmative defense would apply if the person could demonstrate that their solicitation activity was "de minimis" (minimal) in nature.
  • Defines "de minimis" as no more than 10 solicitations per year and no more than 2 minutes of total solicitation time per solicitation.
  • Requires the New York state attorney general to create and maintain a public database of all cease and desist zones in the state.

Affected Parties

This bill would primarily impact individuals and organizations engaged in solicitation activities within the geographic boundaries of Kings County, New York. It aims to provide legal protections for residents and businesses in this area against unwanted or excessive solicitation.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the New York State Senate on March 5, 2025 and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • This bill is related to and builds upon several prior-session bills dealing with similar issues of solicitation and cease and desist zones (S 9081, S 1253, S 2913, S 7971).
  • If enacted, the provisions of this bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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

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