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MO HB1253
Bill
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Terry Swinger
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include voice communications using ADAD equipment for endorsing political candidates, requesting financial support or votes, or conducting political polling
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Applies the existing no-call list restrictions to political campaigns, preventing them from calling residential subscribers on the list regardless of whether polling data will be retained or discarded
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Maintains exemptions for communications with prior express permission, existing business relationships within 180 days, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, federally regulated entities, and licensed professionals
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Repeals and replaces section 407.1095 of Missouri Revised Statutes to incorporate these political communication restrictions into the telemarketing regulations
Legislative Description
Revises the definition of "telephone solicitation" to also prohibit political campaigns from using live operators or automatic dialing announcing devices (ADAD) equipment to call anyone on the No-call List
Last Action
Referred: Special Standing Committee on General Laws (H)
5/14/2010