Bill > HB1307

This bill, titled the "Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act," aims to update and clarify existing Mississippi law regarding the fraudulent manipulation of caller identification information. It defines key terms such as "automatic number identification" (a system that identifies the billing account and displays the phone number for a call, including enhanced 911 services), "caller identification information" (details about the origin of a call or text message), "interconnected VoIP service" (a voice-over-internet service that allows real-time calls to and from the traditional phone network), and "provider" (a company offering these services). The core provision prohibits anyone from knowingly and with intent to defraud or cause harm, transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller identification information through a telecommunications service or interconnected VoIP service. However, this prohibition does not apply to blocking caller ID, law enforcement or federal intelligence agencies, or service providers acting solely as intermediaries. Violators face misdemeanor charges, including fines up to $1,000 or jail time up to one year, and may also be subject to penalties under Mississippi's unlawful trade practices and telephone solicitation laws. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1307.xml