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WA HB1103

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Shavers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" and "commercial electronic text message" to include calls/texts aimed at wrongfully obtaining anything of value or soliciting donations, not just promoting sales

  • Prohibits sending commercial electronic text messages to Washington cellular numbers registered on the federal Do Not Call registry

  • Requires telephone solicitors requesting donations to ask called parties whether they want to continue, end the call, or be removed from contact lists

  • Establishes fines up to $1,000 per violation and allows aggrieved individuals to sue for damages of at least $1,000 per violation plus attorney fees

  • Declares violations to be unfair or deceptive acts under Washington's Consumer Protection Act, enabling enforcement by the Attorney General

Legislative Description

Expanding protections against unwanted telephone calls and text messages for cellular users.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Business1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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