UPDATE 6/23/2021 Governor Cuomo announced today that he would allow the state of emergency to expire on June 24, 2021. UPDATE 5/27/2021 On May 25, Governor Cuomo extended the state of emergency through June 24, 2021. UPDATE 4/22/2021 On April 25, Governor Cuomo extended the state of emergency through May 25, 2021. UPDATE 3/30/2021 On… Continue reading New York Governor Declares Coronavirus State of Emergency, Triggering New Restrictions on Telemarketing
Tag: State Level Legislation
New York Governor Signs New Telemarketing Restrictions Into Law
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law on Monday that places new restrictions on telemarketers calling residents of that state. The Nuisance Call Act is designed to close loopholes in the state’s existing telemarketing legislation, which was originally passed in 2001. The new law requires telemarketers to tell New York residents that… Continue reading New York Governor Signs New Telemarketing Restrictions Into Law
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Governor Signs New Robocall Restrictions Into Law
As we previously noted, the Pennsylvania state legislature passed a bill enacting new restrictions on robocalls. Now governor Tom Wolf has signed that bill into law. To reiterate our previous coverage, the most notable aspect of this law is the provision that eliminates the 5 year time limit on the state’s Do Not Call (DNC)… Continue reading UPDATE: Pennsylvania Governor Signs New Robocall Restrictions Into Law
Attorney General Explains Exemptions to Indiana Telemarketing Registration Requirements
The office of Curtis T. Hill, Attorney General for the state of Indiana, has issued an opinion that clarifies certain aspects of new telemarketing regulations passed by the state legislature. Most notably, the AG sets forth some exemptions to the telemarketing registration requirements run that legislation. These registration requirements were a part of amendments to… Continue reading Attorney General Explains Exemptions to Indiana Telemarketing Registration Requirements
California Governor Signs New Robocall Bill Into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation into law that is designed to address fraudulent robocalls. The bill, SB208, Consumer Call Protection Act of 2019, announces that its purpose is to “identify those engaging in deceptive robocalls and protect Californians, especially vulnerable populations, from impostors using telecommunications to defraud consumers.” An addition to the Public… Continue reading California Governor Signs New Robocall Bill Into Law
Pennsylvania Set to Pass Stricter Robocall Rules Into Law
The Pennsylvania state legislature passed a new bill, HR-318, that introduces a number of new restrictions for robocalls. The most notable is that it now extends the state-level Do Not Call List protections in perpetuity. Previously, those protections only lasted for five years unless renewed. Callers will now need to honor any DNC restrictions indefinitely unless… Continue reading Pennsylvania Set to Pass Stricter Robocall Rules Into Law
Mississippi’s DNC Registry Welcomes Business Numbers
Effective July 1, 2019, the state of Mississippi has enacted emergency rules that modify their Telephone Solicitation Act. The changes to Mississippi’s DNC Registry will impact telemarketing to both residential and business numbers. Expect an increase in civil penalties for violations. From these recent changes, it is apparent that the purpose of the new revisions… Continue reading Mississippi’s DNC Registry Welcomes Business Numbers
Indiana Telemarketing Requirements: A Warning for Telemarketers
Recent legislation made sweeping changes to the Indiana telemarketing requirements effective July 1, 2019, that come with severe penalties for violations.
Washington State Senate Passes Privacy Regulation Mirroring GDPR
By a vote of 46-1, the Washington State Senate has passed a new, strict data protection bill. The bill will now move to the Washington House of Representatives for their consideration. The text of this bill is very similar to the European Union’s GDPR that took effect last year. Under this bill, Washington residents would… Continue reading Washington State Senate Passes Privacy Regulation Mirroring GDPR
Telemarketing Law Updates: Florida & West Virginia
States are continuing to enact telemarketing restrictions which are more stringent than their federal counterparts. The following are recent updates to the state telemarketing laws in Florida and West Virginia that you should be aware of before dialing into those states.