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HB 2970

Prohibits telemarketers from calling a Missouri resident on the no-call list

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tonya Rush and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri bill prohibits telemarketers from contacting residents on the state no-call registry, strengthening consumer protection against unwanted solicitation calls.

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Bill Summary · HB 2970

Legislative bill overview

HB 2970 would prohibit telemarketers from contacting Missouri residents who are registered on the state's no-call list. The bill reinforces existing protections by making violations of the no-call registry a matter of state law enforcement, rather than relying solely on federal Do Not Call regulations.

Why is this important

Unwanted telemarketing calls are a persistent consumer complaint, and many residents register on no-call lists expecting legal protection from solicitation. This bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms and provides state-level recourse for Missourians whose no-call preferences are violated, complementing federal protections that may have gaps in enforcement or penalties.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definitions: The bill may need clarification on which entities qualify as "telemarketers" (charitable organizations, political campaigns, and debt collectors are often exempted from no-call rules) and what constitutes a violation.
  • Enforcement mechanism: Unclear who enforces violations, what penalties apply, and whether private citizens can sue or if enforcement is limited to state attorneys general—affecting real deterrent power.
  • Overlap with federal law: The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) already governs no-call lists; this bill's relationship to existing federal protections and whether it adds meaningful enforcement improvement needs clarification.

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

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