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MA H264
Relative to telemarketing solicitation


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition of John W. Scibak and Carolyn C. Dykema that telemarketers be required to use legitimate phone numbers so that consumers can directly communicate with solicitors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Relative to telemarketing solicitation," aims to amend Section 4 of Chapter 159C of the General Laws, which deals with telemarketing. The key provision is that telemarketers will be required to display a legitimate telephone number through their identification service or device, ensuring that consumers can directly contact the solicitor. This change is intended to provide consumers with a direct line of communication to the individuals or companies soliciting them over the phone, addressing concerns about the inability to reach telemarketers who may use spoofed or untraceable numbers.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4180 (on 04/11/2016)

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