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HB 2546

Creates the telemarketing no-call list to protect businesses and residents from unwanted telephone solicitation including via call spoofing

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Boggs and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri creates a state telemarketing no-call registry for residents and businesses to block unwanted solicitation and spoofed calls with enforcement penalties for violators.

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Bill Summary · HB 2546

Legislative bill overview

HB 2546 establishes a state-level telemarketing no-call registry in Missouri that would allow both businesses and residents to register their phone numbers to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing calls, including those using call spoofing technology. The bill aims to reduce unwanted solicitation by creating enforcement mechanisms against violators who contact registered numbers.

Why is this important

Unwanted telemarketing calls—particularly spoofed calls that disguise the caller's identity—have become a widespread consumer complaint affecting both personal and business operations. A no-call list provides a practical tool for residents and businesses to reduce harassment while establishing legal grounds for enforcement actions against persistent violators, potentially reducing the billions of dollars in losses consumers experience annually from scam calls.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal vs. state authority: The federal Do Not Call Registry already exists; critics may question whether a state-level duplicate creates confusion or if resources would be better spent enforcing existing federal protections rather than creating parallel systems
  • Enforcement challenges: Call spoofing technology makes it difficult to identify and prosecute violators; unclear how Missouri would realistically enforce compliance against out-of-state callers using spoofed numbers
  • Business exemptions and scope: Disputes may arise over which entities qualify as "businesses" entitled to protections, and whether legitimate business-to-business calls or debt collectors face restrictions that weaken their operations

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

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