HB 2498
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
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HB 2498: do-not-call list; text messages
Sponsor: Representative Griffin, LD 19
Transmitted to the Governor
Overview
Prohibits a seller or solicitor from sending a text message to a number that is on the national do-
not-call registry.
History
A telephone solicitation is any voice communication from a live operator, announcing device or
otherwise that offers merchandise for sale or rent and that is to or from a person located in this
state (A.R.S. § 44-1271).
A seller or solicitor is prohibited from initiating an outbound telephone solicitation call if the number
is registered in the national do-not-call registry established by the Federal Trade Commission.
However, certain telephone solicitations are permitted if made under the following circumstances:
1) regarding a consumer agreement for past or present employment; 2) responding to a referral;
3) with consumer's permission; or 4) responding to an express request. Furthermore, a seller or
solicitor who unlawfully calls a number on the do-not-call registry may be investigated by the
Attorney General and subjected to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation (A.R.S. § 44-1282).
Provisions
1. Prohibits a seller or solicitor from sending a text message to a number that is on the national
do-not-call registry. (Sec 1. )
2. Makes a technical change. (Sec. 1)
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