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MA H363
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Finn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all robocalls to mobile telephones, hands-free mobile telephones, and mobile electronic devices in Massachusetts
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Defines robocalls as automated phone calls using computerized auto-dialers with pre-recorded messages, including political messages delivered through automatic dialing systems
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Exempts school district messages, employee work schedule notifications, correctional facility victim notifications, government/municipal messages, and informational calls from entities with pre-existing business relationships
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Authorizes Attorney General enforcement with civil penalties of at least $10,000 per knowing violation, increased to $1,500 minimum for violations involving consumers 65 years or older
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Allows private citizens receiving more than one unsolicited call within 12 months from the same entity to sue for actual damages or minimum $10,000, plus attorney's fees, with a 5-year statute of limitations
Legislative Description
Clarifying telephone solicitation
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5080
2/11/2026