Bill > HB509

This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding telephone solicitation and caller identification by expanding protections for both residential and business subscribers. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "call spoofing" (transmitting misleading caller ID information with intent to defraud or harass), and creates a state no-call database that includes both residential and business telephone numbers. The legislation requires telemarketers to clearly identify themselves at the beginning of solicitations, prohibits blocking caller identification services, and establishes the "Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act" which makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally enter false information into caller identification services with malicious intent. The bill creates legal mechanisms for recipients of spoofed calls to recover damages, with potential punitive damages up to $5,000 per call, and allows the attorney general to initiate or intervene in legal proceedings against violators. Notably, the law provides exceptions for law enforcement, government intelligence agencies, and communications service providers acting in their professional capacities. The goal of the bill appears to be protecting consumers from deceptive telemarketing practices and unauthorized use of caller identification technologies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB509&year=2025&code=R