Bill > H4181

This bill, titled "Prohibiting robocalls to all mobile telephone devices," aims to prevent unwanted automated calls, commonly known as "robocalls," from reaching mobile phones. The bill outlines penalties and enforcement mechanisms for violations. The Attorney General is empowered to take legal action, including seeking injunctions and imposing civil penalties of at least $10,000 per knowing violation, with a minimum of $1,500 for violations affecting consumers aged 65 or older. Individuals who receive more than one unsolicited automated call from the same entity within a year can sue to stop the calls and recover either their actual monetary losses or at least $10,000 in damages, whichever is greater. The prevailing party in such legal actions will be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill also sets a five-year statute of limitations for bringing actions or proceedings related to these violations. 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 HIPPA Privacy Rule.