An Act relative to annoying telephone calls

This bill amends Massachusetts law to criminalize allowing one's telephone to be used for repeated harassing, annoying, or indecent calls directed at oneself or family members. It directly affects individuals who permit their phones to be used for such abusive communications by establishing specific penalties for the phone owner. Under the new provision, violators could face a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to three months, or both. The measure targets the person who grants access to the phone rather than solely the caller making the disturbing calls.