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MO SB606
Bill
Status
1/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Eric Schmitt
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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 residential telephone service.
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Adds automated calls to the state do-not-call list prohibition, making it illegal to call numbers on the list via either telephone solicitations or prerecorded/synthesized voice messages.
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Extends "telephone solicitation" definition to include facsimile, graphic imaging, data communications, and text messaging in addition to voice calls.
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Prohibits callers from using automatic dialing-announcing devices unless designed to disconnect within ten seconds after the subscriber terminates the call.
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Establishes civil penalties up to five thousand dollars per knowing violation for breaches of do-not-call requirements, with private right of action available to subscribers who receive multiple violations within twelve months.
Legislative Description
Modifies the state do-not-call list by allowing cell phone numbers on the list and banning certain automated calls
Last Action
Bill Combined (w/SBS SBs 484, 477 & 606)
2/7/2012