MO HB1549

Expands the definition of "residential subscriber" to include wireless service and similar services in addition to traditional landline telephone service, allowing cell phone numbers to be added to the no-call list.

Broadens the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include facsimile, short messaging service (SMS), and multimedia messaging service (MMS) communications, in addition to voice calls.

Requires the attorney general to maintain a state no-call database and prohibits telemarketers from contacting residential subscribers who have registered their objection to receiving solicitations.

Mandates that telemarketers identify themselves at the beginning of solicitations and prohibits blocking or circumventing caller identification services.

Authorizes the attorney general to pursue civil penalties up to $5,000 per knowing violation and permits individuals who receive multiple violations to sue for damages or injunctive relief.