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MO SB199
Bill
Status
1/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jason Crowell
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "residential subscriber" to include wireless service and similar service, in addition to traditional landline service.
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Extends the do-not-call list protections to include automated calls, prohibiting both telephone solicitations and prerecorded/synthesized voice messages to subscribers who have registered objections.
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Adds new exemptions for automated calls from public safety agencies, school districts, employers, telecommunications companies verifying free service delivery, and political polling for bona fide information-gathering.
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Requires automatic dialing-announcing devices to disconnect within ten seconds after a subscriber terminates the call.
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Allows residential subscribers to bring civil actions for violations, recovering actual damages or up to $5,000 per knowing violation within a two-year statute of limitations.
Legislative Description
Modifies the state do-not-call list by allowing cell phone numbers on the list and banning certain automated calls
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
2/7/2011