HF 812 Summary

• Prohibits displaying fraudulent or inaccurate caller identification information on Minnesota residents' phones, with exemptions for law enforcement, court-authorized activities, domestic violence shelters, and healthcare professionals contacting patients.

• Requires telecommunications service providers to annually certify to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission that they have implemented technologies to identify and block prohibited calls at no cost to subscribers.

• Classifies violations as felonies with penalties including fines (amount not specified in bill) and enhanced penalties if the prohibited call results in identity theft or theft by swindle.

• Grants subscribers a private right of action to seek injunctive relief, civil damages, actual losses, and reasonable attorney fees and court costs for violations.

• Establishes that crimes accomplished through prohibited telecommunications are felonies regardless of victim count or loss amount, with sentencing based on section 609.52, subdivision 3, clause (3).