SENATE BILL 18

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Senator Green

Entitled:

Telephone Solicitation - Caller Identification Blocking

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person engaged in telephone solicitation from blocking or otherwise preventing or controlling the transmission of information that identifies the solicitor to the recipient of the call; defining "telephone solicitation"; providing for specified exceptions; and providing penalties for violations of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

10/13

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Finance

1/24

Hearing 2/8 at 1:00 p.m.

2/24

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

IDENTIFICATION

PENALTIES

SOLICITATION

TELEPHONES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies

( 8-205 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered