Bill > H322

This bill expands the existing "Do Not Call" list regulations in Massachusetts by modifying the definition of "consumer" to include not just individual residents, but also businesses and other types of entities operating in the state that subscribe to telephone services. Specifically, the bill broadens the current law to allow corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other organizations to register on the Do Not Call list, in addition to individual residents. The changes remove the word "residential" from several sections of the existing law, which previously seemed to limit protections to residential telephone users. By updating the definition and removing restrictive language, the bill aims to provide telemarketing protection for both individual consumers and business entities in Massachusetts, giving more organizations the ability to prevent unwanted solicitation calls. These modifications would help businesses and individuals reduce unsolicited telemarketing communications by expanding access to the Do Not Call registry.