Bill > SF1860

This bill addresses false caller identification information by establishing comprehensive regulations for telecommunications service providers in Minnesota. The legislation prohibits displaying fraudulent, inaccurate, or misleading caller ID information, with specific exceptions for law enforcement, court-ordered activities, domestic violence shelters, and healthcare professionals. Telecommunications service providers must annually file evidence with the Public Utilities Commission demonstrating their implementation of technologies to block prohibited telecommunications, and subscribers can request specific number blocking. The bill introduces criminal penalties for violations, making it a felony to misuse caller identification services, and allows for enforcement by the commissioner of commerce or attorney general. Additionally, the bill provides aggrieved subscribers with a private right of action to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees. The legislation also amends existing statutes related to theft and criminal penalties to specifically address telecommunications-based fraudulent activities, ensuring that offenses involving prohibited telecommunications are treated as serious criminal matters regardless of the number of victims or total financial loss.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1860&ssn=0&y=2025