Bill > SB992

This bill updates and expands Pennsylvania's Telemarketer Registration Act with comprehensive changes to telemarketing regulations. The bill modifies definitions and requirements for telemarketers, expanding protections for residential, business, and wireless telephone subscribers by more strictly regulating telephone solicitations. Key provisions include requiring telemarketers to register with the Attorney General's office, establishing more detailed rules about when and how telemarketing calls can be made, and creating stronger opt-out mechanisms for consumers. The bill broadens the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include text messages and ringless voicemails, mandates clearer disclosure requirements during sales calls, and prohibits deceptive practices like using computer-generated messaging to mislead subscribers. The legislation also updates exemptions for certain types of businesses and organizations, such as educational institutions, hospitals, and charitable organizations, while maintaining robust consumer protection standards. Additionally, the bill introduces more stringent requirements for robocalls, including mandatory opt-out procedures and restrictions on initiating calls without prior written consent. These changes aim to give consumers more control over unwanted telephone solicitations and provide the Attorney General's office with enhanced tools to enforce telemarketing regulations.

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