Bill > H273

This bill aims to prohibit unwanted automated or pre-recorded calls, commonly known as "robocalls," from being made to mobile telephone devices. The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General to pursue legal action against knowing violations, which can result in civil penalties of at least $10,000 per violation, or $1,500 if the consumer is 65 or older, and other relief. Individuals who receive more than one such unsolicited call within a year can also sue to stop the calls and recover damages of at least $10,000 or their actual monetary losses, whichever is greater, and may be awarded attorney's fees and costs if they win their case. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to prerecorded healthcare messages made by or on behalf of covered entities or their business associates, as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.