The bill proposes the repeal of several existing sections of Missouri law related to the no-call list and enacts five new sections to update and clarify the regulations surrounding telephone solicitations. Key changes include the introduction of definitions for "business subscriber" and "residential subscriber," which categorize individuals and entities based on their use of telephone services. The bill expands the scope of the no-call list to include both residential and business subscribers, allowing them to opt-out of receiving unsolicited telephone solicitations. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a state no-call database managed by the attorney general, which will compile the numbers of subscribers who object to such solicitations. It outlines the procedures for subscribers to register their objections, the responsibilities of telemarketers to access the database, and the penalties for non-compliance. The attorney general is also tasked with promoting educational resources to inform consumers about their rights regarding telephone solicitations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance consumer protection against unwanted calls while ensuring that businesses can still engage with their customers under certain conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6190H.01): 407.1095, 407.1098, 407.1101, 407.1104, 407.1110