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Utah House passes bill tightening rules on automated calls and faxes; debate over administrative fines
Summary
The House approved HB96, the Telephone and Facsimile Solicitation Act, 60–13 after extended debate over administrative enforcement language; sponsors said the bill harmonizes state law with federal rules and protects residents from intrusive automated calls and masked caller identification.
The Utah House on Jan. 22 passed HB96, the Telephone and Facsimile Solicitation Act, sending the measure to the Senate after a 60–13 vote. Sponsors and supporters said the bill brings state law into harmony with federal rules and gives consumers additional protection against unwanted automated phone calls and facsimiles.
Representative Hudson Hunsaker, the bill sponsor, said the amendment package recognizes that “caller identification service is available and may not be blocked” and aligns state private-action provisions with federal requirements. He told colleagues the bill will help curb automated systems that can mask identification and harass residents.
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