An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends the Telemarketer Registration Act to strengthen protections against unwanted telephone solicitations. It clarifies definitions related to telemarketing and do-not-call lists, requires telemarketers to obtain quarterly listings of subscribers on do-not-call lists, and establishes stricter rules for robocalls, including opt-out mechanisms and disclosure requirements. The bill also aims to prevent telemarketers from blocking caller identification technology and prohibits deceptive telemarketing practices.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘consumer goods and services,’ ‘do-not-call list,’ ‘robocall,’ ‘telemarketer,’ and ‘telemarketing.’
- Requires telemarketers to register with the Office of Attorney General.
- Prohibits initiating telephone solicitations to individuals on do-not-call lists.
- Establishes requirements for robocalls, including opt-out mechanisms and disclosure of caller information.
- Prevents telemarketers from blocking caller identification technology.
- Clarifies exemptions for certain types of businesses and organizations from registration requirements.
- Mandates quarterly acquisition of subscriber lists from do-not-call lists.
- Outlines penalties for violations of the act.
Who is affected
- Telemarketers
- Consumers
- Telephone companies
- The Office of Attorney General
- Businesses involved in telemarketing
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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