Consumer protection: marketing and advertising; telephone solicitation act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0352'25, SB 0353'25, SB 0354'25, SB 0355'25
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill, the "Telephone Solicitation Act", establishes new regulations for telephone solicitations in Michigan. It defines key terms like ‘ADAD’ and ‘express verifiable authorization,’ and outlines rules regarding caller identification, do-not-call lists, and the use of recorded messages. The act aims to protect consumers from deceptive or harassing solicitation practices and establishes civil penalties for violations. It is tied to other related bills (SB 0352'25, SB 0353'25, SB 0354'25, and SB 0355'25).
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘ADAD,’ ‘Caller Identification Service,’ ‘Charitable Organization,’ and ‘Express Verifiable Authorization.’
- Prohibits the use of recorded messages in telephone solicitations.
- Requires telephone solicitors to comply with the national Do-Not-Call Registry.
- Establishes rules regarding the use of ADADs, excluding vulnerable telephone numbers and do-not-call list numbers.
- Mandates disclosure of the solicitor’s identity and the organization’s information during telephone solicitations.
- Creates a rebuttable presumption that telephone solicitations to Michigan area codes are to residential subscribers.
- Sets civil penalties for violations of the act, including fines for deceptive practices and failure to comply with regulations.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Michigan
- Telephone solicitors and organizations engaging in telephone solicitations
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