HB 5566

Abstract

Amends the Telephone Solicitations Act. Provides that no person shall solicit the sale of goods or services in the State by placing a telephone call more than 3 times to the same person during a 24-hour period. Provides that no person shall make a telephone solicitation, including a call made through automated dialing or a recorded message, by intentionally altering the voice of the caller in an attempt to disguise or conceal the identity of the caller in order to: (1) defraud, confuse, or financially or otherwise injure the called party; or (2) obtain personal information from the called party that may be used in a fraudulent or unlawful manner. Provides that a person shall not make or cause to be made, or attempt to make or cause to be made, a telephone call soliciting the sale of goods or services to a person in the State unless the person soliciting the sale of goods or services is registered with or employed by a person who is registered with the Secretary of State. Sets forth registration requirements and authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement and administer the provision. Makes changes to definitions.