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House debates telemarketing bill’s scope and caller-ID masking, then ‘circles’ the measure
Summary
Lawmakers debated a consolidated telemarketing and fax-solicitation bill that would adopt elements of federal law and state practice. Members questioned whether caller-ID masking and automated-dialer definitions are covered and raised First Amendment and administrative-enforcement concerns; the House moved to circle the bill for further work.
House members discussed a consolidated telemarketing/telephone-and-fax-solicitation bill intended to harmonize existing state provisions with federal rules and to create remedies for violations.
A member seeking clarification told the sponsor the bill’s text (chapter citation provided on the floor) appears to prohibit use of automated telephone dialing systems in some situations. In response the sponsor…
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