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OK SB398
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the definition of telephone solicitation to include cellular telephone text messages and automatic dialing devices with electronic text message delivery capabilities.
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Makes contracts for purchases initiated through unsolicited text messages voidable at consumer option unless memorialized in writing and signed by the consumer.
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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.
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Modifies definitions in the Telemarketer Restriction Act to include cellular telephone text messages in the scope of regulated telemarketing practices.
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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