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MO HB1705

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kirkton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the state no-call list to include wireless telephone numbers and residential subscribers using wireless service, in addition to traditional landline services.

  • Prohibits telephone solicitations and automated calls to residential subscribers on the no-call list, with exceptions for prior express permission, existing business relationships within 180 days, emergency notifications, school districts, employers, and certain licensed professionals.

  • Adds automated calls to the definition of prohibited communications and establishes that automated calls using automatic dialing-announcing devices must disconnect within ten seconds after the subscriber ends the call.

  • Extends caller identification blocking prohibitions to automated calls and permits leaving automated messages on answering machines or voice mail if preceded by a live operator announcement.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation and allows private citizens to bring actions for damages or injunctions for multiple violations within a 12-month period.

Legislative Description

Allows a residential subscriber to have his or her wireless telephone number added to the state's No-call List and prohibits sending unsolicited faxes or text messages to anyone on the list

Last Action

Referred: Utilities (H)

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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