HB 5374
Prohibiting or at least limiting unsolicited phone calls pushing benefits under medicare, auto insurance, or soliciting donations for various causes or benefits
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce unwanted phone calls in West Virginia by restricting telemarketers from using automated systems to solicit sales of insurance, warranties, or donations for charities. It prohibits telemarketers from using ‘robo-calling’ systems to contact consumers or third parties with these types of offers. The bill seeks to protect residents from these intrusive calls.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of auto-dialing or ‘robo-calling’ systems for telemarketing.
- Specifically targets sales of insurance, warranties, and charity donations.
- Applies to calls made to consumers and third parties.
- Covers calls made at any location, including places of employment.
Who is affected
- Consumers in West Virginia
- Telemarketers
- Insurance companies
- Charities
- Third parties receiving unsolicited calls
Notable changes
- Creates a new section in West Virginia’s consumer credit protection code.
- Adds a specific prohibition against ‘robo-calling’ for certain sales and donation solicitations.
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