The bill amends the Unsolicited Commercial and Sexually Explicit Electronic Mail Prevention Act to extend its provisions to include unsolicited commercial and sexually explicit text messages. Key changes include the addition of definitions for "text message" and "phone service provider," as well as modifications to existing definitions to encompass text messages. The title of the Act is updated to reflect this inclusion, and the requirements for sending unsolicited messages now apply to both electronic mail and text messages.

Additionally, the bill specifies that senders of unsolicited messages must provide clear identification and opt-out options for recipients, whether the communication is via email or text. It establishes that a commercial message is not considered unsolicited if there is a preexisting relationship between the sender and recipient, and it mandates that senders must comply with disclosure requirements. The bill also outlines the civil actions that can be taken for violations, allowing recipients and service providers to seek damages and attorney's fees. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance consumer protection against unsolicited communications in both email and text formats.

Statutes affected:
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)