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Introduced
01/03/2022
01/03/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to telephone solicitation; amending s. 501.059, F.S.; providing and revising definitions; conforming provisions; authorizing the use of automated systems with live callers or text messages in response to certain requests and consent; providing a limitation and an exception; prohibiting certain telephonic sales calls; revising provisions for the award of attorney fees and costs; providing retroactive applicability; providing severability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on telephone solicitation. It provides new definitions, including for "automated system," "live caller," and "prior express written consent." The bill authorizes the use of automated systems with live callers or text messages in response to certain requests and consent, but prohibits the use of automated systems for unsolicited telephonic sales calls. It also revises provisions for the award of attorney fees and costs, and applies the amendments retroactively to July 1, 2021, with some exceptions. The bill aims to update the state's regulation of telephone solicitation in a way that balances consumer protection and business practices.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (3)
Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee (H), Commerce Committee (H), Regulatory Reform Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar (on 03/14/2022)
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