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MO HB501
Bill
Status
2/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "residential subscriber" to include wireless telephone service users, allowing them to register on the state no-call list.
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Broadens "telephone solicitation" definition to include facsimile, graphic imaging, data communication, and text messaging in addition to voice communications.
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Adds "wireless business subscriber" as a new category defined as a person who primarily uses wireless telephone service for business purposes.
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Requires telemarketers to state clearly the identity of the person or entity initiating the call at the beginning of each telephone solicitation.
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Prohibits telemarketers from using any method to block or circumvent a subscriber's use of caller identification service.
Legislative Description
Allows wireless telephone users to be added to the No-call List and revises the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include voice, facsimile, graphic imaging, or data communication
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/8/2011