State resources / New York

New York Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
N.Y. GBL §399-p; §399-pp

Do Not Call

Registry information
Statewide DNC registry may use federal NDNCR; consumers use national mechanism

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
ADAD / telemarketing restrictions

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES — limited to specified §399-p subdivisions
Prerequisites
Private action applies to specified subdivisions 3, 4, 5; exact prohibited conduct must be matched
Private remedy
Actual damages or $50, whichever greater; statutory enhancement as provided
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory exemptions apply

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
Government enforcement separately available

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
2025–2026 robocall bills were proposals unless separately enacted

Official Sources