MA H137

Bill

Allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
06/19/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand the "Do Not Call" list to include businesses in addition to individual consumers. It amends the existing Massachusetts law (Chapter 159C) by removing the word "residential" from several sections, effectively allowing businesses to register for the do-not-call list. Additionally, the bill changes the term "person" to "consumer" in two sections, ensuring that the protections apply to both individuals and business entities. These changes provide businesses the same ability as individual consumers to opt-out of unwanted telemarketing calls.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (11)

Thomas Calter (D), James Cantwell (D), William Crocker (R), Josh Cutler (D), Susan Gifford (R), Jonathan Hecht (D), Steven Howitt (R), James Miceli (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H137

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H137
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H137.pdf

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