Allows businesses to register for the no-call list

HB 2188 establishes a state no-call list that allows both residential and business telephone subscribers to register their objection to receiving unsolicited sales calls. The Missouri Attorney General is tasked with creating and maintaining this database, which must be accessible to businesses at a specified cost so they can avoid calling registered numbers. The bill defines specific types of calls that are exempt from these restrictions, such as those from charities, government-regulated entities, or personal appointments, and requires callers to identify themselves and not block caller ID. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Attorney General provide educational materials to help consumers understand their rights and the process for opting out of telemarketing calls.