1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 727

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegate Bobo
Entitled:
Automated Dialing Systems - Availability of Sender

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a sender of a telephone call using specified automated dialing systems from initiating a call unless the sender is on the line and ready to respond to the recipient at the time of the call, subject to specified exceptions; and providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor subject to specified fines.

Legislative History

House Action
2/1
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.
PENALTIES
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 78 Public Service Commission Law
( 55C )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available