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H 363

An Act clarifying telephone solicitation

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Finn

H 363 clarifies Massachusetts telephone solicitation rules, affecting consumer protections and telemarketing compliance requirements pending October hearing.

Accompanied a study order, see H5080
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Bill Summary · H 363

Legislative bill overview

H 363 clarifies Massachusetts' telephone solicitation regulations, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill has progressed through committee referral and Senate concurrence, with a hearing scheduled for October 1, 2025, indicating active legislative consideration.

Why is this important

Telephone solicitation rules directly affect consumer privacy protections, telemarketing practices, and enforcement mechanisms in Massachusetts. Clarifications to these regulations can either strengthen consumer protections against unwanted calls or adjust compliance requirements for legitimate businesses, making this consequential for both consumers and the telecommunications industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Whether "clarification" expands or narrows what qualifies as prohibited solicitation, potentially affecting small businesses or consumer advocacy organizations that use phone outreach
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about who enforces violations, what penalties apply, and whether existing Do Not Call lists are strengthened or modified
  • Exemptions: Whether certain organizations (charities, political groups, nonprofits) receive exemptions that others don't, creating competitive disparities

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

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