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.
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.
Ban on Telemarketing in New York State In Effect Due to State of Emergency Declarations
Outgoing New York Governor has issued multiple disaster emergency executive orders that trigger the state's telemarketing restrictions through at least September 4.
2021 August Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
August 9, 2021 – Victory Day
- Rhode Island
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
August 2, 2021 – Civic Holiday
- All provinces except Quebec and Yukon
2021 July Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
July 4, 2021 – Independence Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
July 5, 2021 – Independence Day Observed
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
July 23, 2021 – Pioneer Day Observed
- Utah
July 24, 2021 – Pioneer Day
- Utah
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
July 1, 2021 – Canada Day
- National
2021 June Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
June 7, 2021 – Jefferson Davis' Birthday
- Alabama
June 14, 2021 – Flag Day
- Pennsylvania
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
June 21, 2021 – Aboriginal Day
- Northwest Territories, Yukon
June 24, 2021 – St. Jean Baptiste Day
- Quebec