New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09029

Introduced
9/5/25  
Refer
9/5/25  

Caption

Enacts the do not disturb registry act to establish a statewide do not disturb registry which shall contain a list of residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial marketing communications.

Impact

The intrinsic goal of A09029 is to enhance consumer rights by facilitating the creation of a dedicated registry that will track residents who have chosen not to receive unsolicited communications. Businesses will be mandated to respect these preferences and refrain from contacting individuals registered in the Do Not Disturb Registry for a duration of at least thirty-one days from their registration. This initiative is expected to alleviate the pressure and annoyance faced by consumers while also encouraging ethical marketing practices from businesses operating in the state.

Summary

A09029, known as the Do Not Disturb Registry Act, aims to establish a statewide registry for residents who wish to opt-out from receiving unsolicited commercial marketing communications. This legislation responds to increasing concerns about the nuisance and potential scams associated with unsolicited marketing, which often disrupts individuals' daily lives and erodes trust in legitimate communications. The bill seeks to provide consumers with a choice to maintain their privacy in their personal space while also potentially aiding businesses in targeting their marketing efforts more effectively by focusing on interested consumers.

Contention

Debates surrounding the bill may include concerns over how businesses will adapt to these new restrictions on their marketing practices. While proponents argue that the bill promotes consumer rights and public peace by curbing unwanted marketing tactics, skeptics may critique the potential economic impact on businesses that rely on broad marketing strategies to reach a wide audience. Furthermore, the successful implementation of this registry will necessitate robust measures for enforcement and compliance, as well as managing the data collected from registrants to ensure transparency and protect consumer privacy.

Companion Bills

NY S09440

Same As Enacts the do not disturb registry act to establish a statewide do not disturb registry which shall contain a list of residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial marketing communications.

Previously Filed As

NY S09440

Enacts the do not disturb registry act to establish a statewide do not disturb registry which shall contain a list of residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial marketing communications.

NY S09944

Establishes a public animal cruelty registry that requires persons over eighteen years of age convicted of animal abuse to register with the division of criminal justice services; requires such registry to contain certain information about each person registered; requires persons registered to pay an annual surcharge of fifty dollars to be used for costs and expenses associated with maintaining the registry.

NY LB207

Provide a registration fee under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act for certain commercially registered alternative fuel vehicles

NY SJR50

Urges Congress and President to enact "Do Not Disturb Act."

NY AJR80

Urges Congress and President to enact "Do Not Disturb Act."

NY HB2325

Relating to the establishment of a statewide dangerous dog registry.

NY S08932

Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.

NY A10453

Establishes a persistent domestic violence offender registry of individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses, which is available for public inquiry.

NY A10805

Enacts the "New York saves lives act" to authorize any New York state resident aged sixteen and older to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor through the New York state donate life registry; adds a New York state donate life registry option on admission applications to the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

NY HB3419

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms.

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