This bill aims to enhance protections for cellular users against unwanted telephone calls and text messages by amending existing laws. Key changes include the introduction of clearer definitions for terms such as "telephone solicitation," "telephone solicitor," and "commercial electronic mail message." The bill specifies that telephone solicitors must identify themselves and their purpose within the first 30 seconds of a call and must respect requests from recipients to end the call or be removed from calling lists. Additionally, it establishes that violations of these provisions can result in fines and allows the Attorney General to enforce compliance.

Furthermore, the bill expands regulations on electronic text messages, prohibiting the initiation of such messages to numbers registered on the federal do not call registry. It emphasizes that violations of these regulations are considered unfair or deceptive acts under the consumer protection act, allowing for civil actions by aggrieved individuals. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen consumer rights and reduce the prevalence of unsolicited communications.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 80.36.390, 19.190.010, 19.190.060