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IL HB5566

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Hanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits telephone solicitors from calling the same person more than 3 times during a 24-hour period, in addition to existing restrictions on calls between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.

  • Bans intentionally altering a caller's voice to disguise or conceal identity for purposes of fraud, confusion, financial injury, or obtaining personal information for unlawful use.

  • Expands caller ID restrictions to prohibit displaying telephone numbers or names not associated with the solicitor or designed to misrepresent the solicitor's identity.

  • Requires all persons making telephone solicitations to register annually with the Secretary of State, including those whose residence or principal place of business is located outside Illinois.

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules for registration administration, set registration fees to offset administrative costs, and suspend or revoke registrations for violations after notice and opportunity to be heard.

Legislative Description

TELEPHONE MARKETING-REGISTER

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2024
Consumer Protection3/5/2024
Rules2/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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