HB1549 - Modifies the state do-not-call list by allowing cell phone numbers on the list

HB 1549

Modifies the state do-not-call list by allowing cell phone numbers on the list

Sponsor:	Kraus
LR Number:	5444L.03T	Fiscal Note available
Committee:	Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Last Action:	6/14/2012 - Signed by Governor	Journal Page:
Title:	HCS HB 1549	Calendar Position:
Effective Date:	August 28, 2012
House Handler:	Richardson

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Current Bill Summary

HCS/HB 1549 - Under current law, only landline telephone numbers may be placed on the state Do-Not-Call list. This act allows cell phone numbers to also be placed on the list. Additionally the act prohibits telemarketers from sending a fax, text message, or graphic, video or audio communication to any phone number on the list.

This act contains provisions similar to provisions in SB 594 (2012); SB 199 (2011), SB 633 (2010), SCS/SBs 65 & 43 (2009), SCS/SBs 840 & 857 (2008), SS/SCS/SBs 49, 65, 210, 251 (2007).

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