Bill > HB3865

This bill updates Oregon's laws regarding telephone solicitations by expanding definitions and strengthening regulations on automated calling and text messaging. The bill broadens the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include text messages and establishes clearer rules about when and how solicitations can be made. Key provisions include prohibiting telephone solicitations outside of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., limiting solicitations to no more than three times within a 24-hour period, and requiring callers to immediately stop contacting a party who requests no further communication. The bill also requires that automated dialing systems provide a way for recipients to opt out of future calls within the first 10 seconds of a call and prohibits misrepresentation of caller identity or purpose. Additionally, the legislation defines an "established business relationship" as a previous transaction within the last 18 months and provides exceptions for certain types of calls, such as those from charitable organizations, public agencies, polling services, and business-to-business communications. The bill aims to protect consumers from intrusive and potentially deceptive telephone solicitations by creating more stringent guidelines for businesses and automated calling systems.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3865