N.Y. Do Not Call Violators Could Pay $20,000

New York state will nearly double the maximum fine for telemarketers who contact people on the do not call list. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) Wednesday signed a bill (A-4456/S-4617) to increase the penalty to up to $20,000 from $11,000. New York set the previous penalty in 2004. The state aims to “send a clear message that New York won’t tolerate these frustrating, unsolicited calls,” Hochul said. Assembly sponsor Alex Bores (D) said, "This law is a victory for every New Yorker who would like to be able to pick up their phone in peace.”