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H 1339

An Act establishing protections and accountability for DNC workers, consumers, and communities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Nick Collins and 18 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill establishing worker protections, consumer safeguards, and accountability measures for do-not-call enforcement and telemarketing regulation compliance.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 1339

Legislative bill overview

H 1339 establishes worker protections, consumer safeguards, and community accountability measures specifically for workers and consumers affected by do-not-call (DNC) list enforcement and telemarketing regulations. The bill creates new standards for how DNC violations are handled and provides remedies for affected parties. It also establishes requirements for transparency and accountability in DNC-related enforcement activities.

Why is this important

Telemarketing fraud and unwanted calls cost Americans billions annually and disproportionately harm vulnerable populations. Clear protections and enforcement mechanisms can reduce predatory calling practices while ensuring workers in call centers have proper labor standards. This addresses a gap where current federal DNC regulations lack sufficient state-level accountability mechanisms and worker protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement costs and compliance burden: Businesses, particularly small telemarketing firms, may face increased operational costs to meet new accountability standards and reporting requirements
  • Scope definition: Disagreement over which entities and call types fall under "DNC worker" protections and what constitutes sufficient "community protections"
  • Liability framework: Debate over whether businesses should face statutory damages, civil penalties, or other liability mechanisms for violations, and at what threshold

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

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