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OK SB398

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Martin

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of telephone solicitation to include cellular telephone text messages and automatic dialing devices with electronic text message delivery capabilities.

  • Makes contracts for purchases initiated through unsolicited text messages voidable at consumer option unless memorialized in writing and signed by the consumer.

  • Extends the telemarketing registry maintained by the Attorney General to prohibit unsolicited text messaging, with telemarketers prohibited from contacting consumers on the registry within 30 days after their number appears.

  • Modifies definitions in the Telemarketer Restriction Act to include cellular telephone text messages in the scope of regulated telemarketing practices.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2011, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation.

Legislative Description

Telephone solicitation; prohibiting unsolicited telemarketer text messages. Effective date. Emergency.

Telecommunications and Technology

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/26/2011

5/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2011
Energy and Utility Regulation3/17/2011
Business and Commerce2/8/2011

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