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MS HB1128

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Allows consumers to register objections to political phone calls with the Mississippi Public Service Commission, after which such calls become prohibited.

  • 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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