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MO HB1834

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jake Zimmerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "residential subscriber" to include wireless telephone service in addition to landline residential telephone service.

  • Prohibits callers from using automatic dialing announcing devices (ADAD) unless the device disconnects within ten seconds after the subscriber terminates the call.

  • Extends the prohibition on telephone solicitations to include telefacsimile, graphic imaging, and data communications including text messaging for the purpose of encouraging purchases or investments.

  • Requires the attorney general to establish and maintain a state no-call database where residential subscribers can register objections to receiving telephone solicitations at no cost.

  • Authorizes the attorney general to bring enforcement actions for violations and permits individuals to sue for actual damages or up to $5,000 per knowing violation, with a two-year statute of limitations.

Legislative Description

Expands the No-call List to include cell phone numbers, prohibits sending unsolicited faxes and text messages, and prohibits using automatic dialing announcing devices in certain situations

Last Action

Referred: Utilities (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Utilities5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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