New York Disaster Emergency Calling Restriction Status
In December 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Nuisance Call Act into law. Among its most significant provisions is the following:
Restricted Call Dates
Calls to certain states on restricted Do Not Call (DNC) dates could result in a potential state violation.
2022 February Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
February 21, 2022 – Washington’s Birthday / Thomas Jefferson's Birthday / Presidents Day
- Alabama, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Utah, Rhode Island
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
February 21, 2022 – Family Day
- New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
2022 January Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
January 1, 2022 – New Year’s Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
January 17, 2022 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Alabama*, Louisiana, Mississippi*, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
*also Robert E. Lee Day
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
January 1, 2022 – New Year’s Day
- National
2021 December Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
December 1, 2021 – Mrs. Rosa Parks Day
- Alabama*
December 24, 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Utah
December 25, 2021 – Christmas Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
December 27, 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
- Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
December 31, 2021 – New Year’s Holiday (observed)
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Utah
* Each county and municipality may elect to observe Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day as a holiday
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
December 25, 2021 – Christmas Day
- National Canada
December 26, 2021 – Boxing Day
- Ontario
2021 November Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
November 2, 2021 – Election Day
- Pennsylvania
November 11, 2021 – Veterans Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
November 25, 2021 – Thanksgiving Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Utah
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
November 11, 2021 – Remembrance Day
- National
2021 October Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
October 11, 2021 – Columbus Day
- Alabama*, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
October 11, 2021 – Thanksgiving Day
- National
State of Emergency in Louisiana Call Prohibition Released
Effective Friday, September 17, 2021, @ 6 PM CST, conditions of tropical storm Ida will allow the release of the LPSC from mandatory EOC presence.
Telephonic solicitations into the state can resume in compliance with the general provisions of the LPSC Do Not Call Program General Order, LPSC General Order R-29617, at that time.
Ban on Telemarketing in New York Continues
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has instituted a disaster emergency due to a storm. That disaster emergency triggers telemarketing restrictions.
State of Emergency Declared in Louisiana - All Telephonic Solicitation Prohibited
Louisiana has declared an emergency that prohibits unsolicited telemarketing calls into the state effective Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 4:00 AM PT. We will notify you once the prohibition has been lifted.
2021 September Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
September 6, 2021 – Labor Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
September 6, 2021 – Labour Day
- National
September 30, 2021 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation*
- National
* Statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces only.