Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers
Summary
Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers; makes an exception for providers of such services and their affiliates who have permission; provides for enforcement by the attorney general and a private right of action.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 22, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
Mar 22, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
William Colton
DDemocratic
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