This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding telephone solicitations by amending sections 44-1271 and 44-1278. It introduces a new definition of "telephone call" to encompass any communication via telephone or telephone service. Additionally, it expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include text messages sent to cellular phones, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a solicitation.

The bill also makes several changes to existing unlawful practices related to telephone solicitations. It replaces the pronoun "their" with "of either a seller or solicitor" for clarity. It specifies that unsolicited telephone solicitations can now include cellular telephones and mobile devices, and it mandates that any calls using artificial or prerecorded voices must have prior express consent from the called party. Furthermore, it clarifies that automatic dialing equipment must exclude calls to cellular and paging services, ensuring compliance with updated regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 44-1271, 44-1278