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H 3940

An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul McMurtry

Proposed Massachusetts law restricts telemarketer phone number practices to reduce unwanted calls, with specific restrictions pending in revised draft H4812.

Accompanied a new draft, see H4812
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Bill Summary · H 3940

Legislative bill overview

H 3940 seeks to restrict telemarketer use of phone numbers in Massachusetts, though specific restrictions are not detailed in the available information. The bill has been accompanied by a new draft (H4812), suggesting substantive revisions during the legislative process. This appears to be consumer protection legislation targeting unwanted telemarketing calls.

Why is this important

Telemarketing calls are a significant quality-of-life issue for Massachusetts residents, with spam and spoofed numbers costing consumers time and creating security risks. Effective restrictions could reduce fraudulent calls while balancing legitimate business communication needs. The legislative activity and draft revisions indicate this is an active policy area with stakeholder engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: Unclear what "restricting" means—does it ban certain numbers, require registration, limit calling times, or prevent number spoofing? Different approaches have different compliance costs.
  • Business impact: Legitimate telemarketers, charities, and political campaigns may face operational constraints, raising free speech and commerce concerns.
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Without knowing enforcement details, unclear whether this creates new agency responsibilities, relies on consumer complaints, or uses existing regulatory bodies.

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

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