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VT H0047
VT H0047An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information
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Introduced
01/13/2017
01/13/2017
In Committee
02/21/2017
02/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2018
05/12/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to requiring telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information
AI Summary
This bill requires telemarketers to provide accurate caller identification information when making telephone calls to Vermont residents. It prohibits telemarketers from making calls that violate federal "Do Not Call" rules and imposes criminal penalties for failure to register with the Secretary of State. The bill also creates a private cause of action, allowing Vermont residents who receive illegal calls to sue telemarketers for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (30)
Laura Sibilia (I)*,
Cynthia Browning (D),
Tom Burditt (R),
Stephen Carr (D),
Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (D),
Kevin Christie (D),
Selene Colburn (D),
Charles Conquest (D),
Sarah Copeland-Hanzas (D),
Johannah Donovan (D),
Peter Fagan (R),
Robert Forguites (D),
John Gannon (D),
Michael Hebert (R),
Ronald Hubert (R),
Ben Jickling (I),
Brian Keefe (R),
Emily Long (D),
Kiah Morris (D),
Oliver Olsen (I),
Corey Parent (R),
Constance Quimby (R),
Linda Sullivan (D),
Tristan Toleno (D),
Chip Troiano (D),
Warren Van Wyck (R),
Gary Viens (R),
Cynthia Weed (D),
Janssen Willhoit (R),
Michael Yantachka (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (00:00 3/22/2017 ) (on 03/22/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/H.47 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/H.47 |
| BillText | http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/BILLS/H-0047/H-0047%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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