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H 322

An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bruce Ayers

Bill H 322 extends Massachusetts' Do Not Call protections to businesses, allowing companies to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing similar to consumer safeguards.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
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Bill Summary · H 322

Legislative bill overview

H 322 would extend Massachusetts' "Do Not Call" protections to business-to-business telemarketing, allowing companies to register on a list similar to the existing consumer Do Not Call registry. Currently, the federal Do Not Call list primarily protects residential consumers, leaving businesses vulnerable to unsolicited sales calls. This bill aims to create parity by giving businesses the same opt-out mechanism.

Why is this important

Unsolicited business telemarketing can disrupt operations, waste employee time, and reduce workplace productivity. For small businesses with limited staff, frequent unwanted sales calls create real operational costs. Extending Do Not Call protections acknowledges that businesses—particularly small enterprises—deserve the same communication preferences that consumers currently enjoy.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement challenges: The bill would require clear mechanisms for enforcement and penalties, which could burden the state's consumer protection resources if not adequately funded
  • Business definition ambiguity: Determining what qualifies as a "business" versus a consumer-operated entity could create definitional disputes and compliance confusion
  • Impact on legitimate B2B sales: Sales professionals argue that B2B cold calling is a standard business development tool, and restrictions could harm legitimate companies' ability to reach potential clients who may benefit from their services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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