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MS HB872
Bill
Status
Passed
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Angela Cockerham
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AI Summary
- Prohibits entering or causing to be entered false information into a telephone caller identification system with the intent to deceive, defraud, or mislead the recipient of a call, covering public switched telephone networks, wireless cellular service, and Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP).
- Prohibits knowingly placing a call when false caller ID information has been entered with intent to deceive, defraud, or mislead.
- Exempts law enforcement agencies, federal intelligence/security agencies, telecommunications providers acting as intermediaries, and the blocking of caller identification information.
- Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, or both, and also qualify as unlawful trade practices under Mississippi's consumer protection laws (Section 75-24-5).
- Effective date of July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act; create.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/15/2010
Full Bill Text
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