Automatic dialing-announcing devices; debt collections. (HB1436)

Introduced By

Del. Manoli Loupassi (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Automatic dialing-announcing devices; debt collections.  Prohibits a caller from using an automatic dialing-announcing device to make a debt collection communication to a subscriber unless the communication is immediately preceded by a live operator who discloses to the subscriber information about the debt and the purpose of the call, and the subscriber consents to receipt of the communication. In addition, the subscriber shall be provided the opportunity to converse with a live operator in order notify the caller that the debt is disputed, to request that the caller not make further debt collection communications, or to obtain the name and mailing address of the original creditor. Callers are further prohibited from using an automatic dialing-announcing device to make a debt collection communication (i) to a subscriber within 30 days after being requested by the subscriber not to make such communications and (ii) in a manner that causes the subscriber's telephone to ring repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
11/08/2010Committee
11/08/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100010D
11/08/2010Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
01/18/2011Impact statement from DPB (HB1436)
01/18/2011Stricken from docket by Commerce and Labor