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GA HB1071
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Gullett
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" under Georgia Code Section 46-5-27 to include text messages sent for the purpose of encouraging the purchase, rental, or investment in property, goods, or services
- Updates the definition of "caller identification service" to cover the display of phone numbers from incoming text messages in addition to telephone calls
- Adds a new definition of "text message" that adopts the federal definition from 47 U.S.C. Section 227(e)(8)(C) as it existed on January 1, 2020
- Exemptions are preserved for text messages sent with the subscriber's prior express permission, from entities with a prior or current business/personal relationship, or on behalf of registered or exempt charitable and religious organizations
- Amends existing Georgia do-not-call list protections so that subscribers registered on the Public Service Commission's no-call list are protected from unsolicited commercial text messages as well as voice calls
Legislative Description
Public utilities and public transportation; text messages as a method of making unwanted telephone solicitations; prohibit
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/10/2020
Full Bill Text
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