The bill amends the Unsolicited Commercial and Sexually Explicit Electronic Mail Prevention Act to extend its protections to unsolicited commercial and sexually explicit text messages. Key changes include the insertion of "and Text Message" in the title of the Act, as well as the addition of definitions for "Phone service provider" and "Text message." The definition of "preexisting business relationship" is updated to include text messages, and the term "unsolicited" is clarified to encompass both electronic mail and text messages.

Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for senders of unsolicited messages, mandating that they provide clear identification and opt-out options for recipients. It also establishes that violations can lead to civil actions, allowing recipients and service providers to seek damages. The bill emphasizes that service providers are not liable for blocking unsolicited messages and provides a framework for penalties and defenses related to violations of the Act. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance consumer protections against unwanted electronic communications across multiple platforms.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1957 Original - 4-1-2025 02:28 PM: 4-88-601, 4-88-602(10), 4-88-602(12), 4-88-602, 4-88-603, 4-88-604, 4-88-606, 4-88-607(a)
Old version HB1957 V2 - 4-9-2025 02:29 PM: 4-88-601, 4-88-602(10), 4-88-602(12), 4-88-602, 4-88-603, 04-09-2025, 4-88-604, 4-88-606, 4-88-607(a)
HB 1957: 4-88-601, 4-88-602(10), 4-88-602(12), 4-88-602, 4-88-603, 4-88-604, 4-88-606, 4-88-607(a)
Act 847: 4-88-601, 4-88-602(10), 4-88-602(12), 4-88-602, 4-88-603, 04-09-2025, 4-88-604, 4-88-606, 4-88-607(a)