Bill
HD 1882
Overview: HD 1882, An Act clarifying telephone solicitation, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to clarify and update
Overview: HD 1882, An Act clarifying telephone solicitation, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to clarify and update the state's regulations regarding telephone solicitation, also known as telemarketing. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for businesses and consumers, as well as enhance consumer protections against unwanted and potentially fraudulent telephone calls.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include calls made using automated dialing systems, pre-recorded messages, and other emerging technologies.
- Requires telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent from consumers before making sales calls, with limited exceptions for existing business relationships.
- Establishes a state-level "do-not-call" registry, allowing consumers to opt-out of receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls.
- Increases penalties for violations of the state's telephone solicitation laws, including higher fines and the potential for criminal prosecution in cases of egregious or repeated offenses.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers would benefit from enhanced protections against unwanted and potentially fraudulent telemarketing calls, as well as the ability to easily opt-out of receiving such calls.
- Legitimate businesses that engage in telephone-based marketing and sales would need to adapt their practices to comply with the new regulations, potentially increasing their operational costs.
- State regulators would be responsible for maintaining the do-not-call registry and enforcing the updated telephone solicitation laws.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the proposed stage and has been introduced in the state legislature. If passed, the new regulations would likely take effect within a few months, giving businesses time to update their telemarketing practices and consumers the opportunity to register for the do-not-call list.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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