HD 1143 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers

This bill prohibits telemarketers in Massachusetts from making unsolicited sales calls using local phone numbers or area codes that don't match their actual business location in the state. It directly affects telemarketing companies operating within Massachusetts by requiring them to use phone numbers tied to their physical business address. The Attorney General will enforce the law, issue fines for violations, and create rules to implement the policy, while also reporting violations to a consumer advisory group that helps track complaints. The law aims to prevent deceptive practices where telemarketers hide their true location using fake local numbers.
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Paul McMurtry
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11th Norfolk