HF 741 Summary

• Prohibits displaying fraudulent or inaccurate names, telephone numbers, or the recipient's information on Minnesota residents' caller identification services, with exceptions for law enforcement, court-authorized activities, domestic violence shelters, and health care professionals.

• Requires telecommunications service providers to annually file evidence with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission demonstrating implementation of technologies to identify and block violating calls at no cost to subscribers.

• Classifies violations as felonies enforceable by the Commissioner of Commerce or Attorney General, with civil remedies including private right of action for subscribers to recover damages, actual losses, and reasonable attorney fees.

• Enhances criminal penalties for theft crimes when the stolen property results from prohibited telecommunications, making such offenses felonies regardless of victim count or loss value.

• Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 325E.31 and establishes all provisions effective the day following final enactment.