HB 5882 Summary

• Adds definition of "automated telephonic communication" to campaign finance law as any outbound recorded message promoting, advertising, or campaigning for or against a political candidate or issue.

• Establishes "do-not-call list" framework by requiring the Public Service Commission within 90 days to either establish a state do-not-call list for automated political calls or designate an existing national do-not-call list.

• Prohibits political solicitors from making automated telephonic communications to individuals on the do-not-call list, effective 90 days after the commission establishes or designates the list.

• Restricts use and transfer of do-not-call lists, requiring that lists be used only to comply with the calling restrictions and cannot be sold or transferred for unrelated purposes.

• Adds definitions for "political solicitor" (person making automated telephonic communications) and "do-not-call list" to the Michigan campaign finance act.