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S 272

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick O'Connor and 1 co-sponsor

Bill extends Massachusetts' Do Not Call registry to businesses, allowing them to opt out of telemarketing calls like residential consumers currently can.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 272

Legislative bill overview

S 272 extends Massachusetts' "Do Not Call" registry protections to businesses, allowing them to register and opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls, similar to protections currently available only to residential consumers. The bill aims to reduce telemarketing solicitations targeting business phone lines.

Why is this important

Businesses, particularly small enterprises, waste time and resources fielding unsolicited telemarketing calls. This legislation would give business owners the same legal recourse and protection mechanisms that residential consumers currently enjoy, potentially improving operational efficiency and reducing nuisance calls to business lines.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether all business types (nonprofits, sole proprietors, large corporations) are covered equally, or if certain categories are excluded
  • Enforcement challenges: The existing Do Not Call list has limited enforcement resources; extending it to businesses may strain compliance monitoring and investigation capacity
  • Industry opposition: Telemarketing and business-to-business sales industries may argue this reduces legitimate business development outreach and competitive marketing opportunities
  • Definition of "business": Technical questions about what qualifies as a registerable business entity and whether multiple lines/departments can be individually registered

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

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