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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to further regulating telephone solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further regulate telephone solicitation in Massachusetts. It prohibits all "robocalls" to hands-free mobile phones, mobile electronic devices, and mobile telephones, with some exceptions for certain informational calls and messages from schools, employers, correctional facilities, and municipalities. The bill gives the Attorney General the authority to enforce violations and allows individuals who have received multiple unsolicited calls within a 12-month period to seek injunctions, monetary damages, and attorney's fees. It also establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for bringing actions related to violations of the law's provisions.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied H138 (on 03/29/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2828 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2828.pdf |
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