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MS HB535

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jill Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits for-profit door-to-door solicitors from approaching or soliciting any home, residence, or subdivision displaying a placard, sign, or posting indicating the homeowner or occupant does not wish to be solicited

  • Requires door-to-door for-profit solicitors to comply with any applicable local door-to-door solicitation ordinances consistent with state and federal law

  • Prohibits door-to-door for-profit solicitors from engaging in deceptive, misleading, unlawful, or unethical business practices with customers or consumers

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by a $100 fine, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate charge

  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Door-to-door solicitors; prohibit from soliciting a residence where a sign is displayed indicating that a resident does not wish to be solicited.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2022

Full Bill Text

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