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MS HB1128
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bennett
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 77-3-703 to require political calls to be governed by both Section 23-15-875 and the Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act.
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Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" in Section 77-3-705 to include voice calls urging support or opposition for political candidates running for elective office.
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Allows consumers to register objections to political phone calls with the Mississippi Public Service Commission, after which such calls become prohibited.
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Effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
MS Telephone Solicitation Act; add "political calls" as prohibited under the act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Utilities2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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