An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers
H 4812 restricts telemarketers from using local phone numbers or area codes that don't match their actual Massachusetts business location. This directly affects out-of-state telemarketers who currently use fake local numbers to target Massachusetts consumers. The bill bans this practice, requires the Attorney General to enforce it with fines, and creates a system for consumers to track complaints through an advisory group. It aims to reduce deceptive caller ID tactics by mandating that telemarketers display legitimate location information.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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3
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Committee
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Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Dec 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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