Automatic dialing-announcing devices; debt collections. (HB1436)
Introduced By
Del. Manoli Loupassi (R-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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
History
Date | Action |
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11/08/2010 | Committee |
11/08/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100010D |
11/08/2010 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/18/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1436) |
01/18/2011 | Stricken from docket by Commerce and Labor |