Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting the Nuisance Call Act

On December 2, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.4777/A.2224) enacting the Nuisance Call Act, which closes a loophole in the Do Not Call Registry and requires live telemarketers to give consumers the option to be added to the seller’s do-not-call list. It also requires telemarketers to have a consumer’s written consent before sharing or selling their contact information.

In 2001, the Do Not Call Law took effect, which allowed New York consumers to opt out of receiving pre-recorded or “robocalls.” However, since the establishment of the national Do Not Call Registry, consumers have seen an increase in live telemarketing calls, requiring this change in the state law.

The legislation takes effect in 90 days.