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MO HB376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 407.1070, 407.1095, 407.1098, 407.1101, 407.1104, 407.1107, and 407.1110 relating to telemarketing and the state no-call list.

  • Expands definition of "residential subscriber" to include wireless telephone service in addition to traditional residential telephone lines.

  • Prohibits telephone solicitations via voice, telefacsimile, graphic imaging, data communication, or text messaging to subscribers on the state no-call list maintained by the attorney general.

  • Establishes requirements for callers using automatic dialing announcing devices (ADADs), including obtaining prior consent and disclosing the caller's identity, business name, message purpose, and goods/services being promoted.

  • Authorizes the attorney general to enforce violations with civil penalties up to $5,000 per knowing violation, and allows consumers to bring private civil actions for actual damages or up to $5,000 per violation.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred: Utilities (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Utilities4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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