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Oregon Passes New Telephone Solicitation Law

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On July 24, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3865 (HB 3865) into law, introducing significant changes to the regulation of telephone solicitations within the state. This new legislation narrows the permissible...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Private Right of Action Exposure Increase: Texas Expands Damages for Telemarketing Violations Effective September 1, 2025

A bill recently enacted in Texas (SB140) will enhance the ability of individual consumers to seek damages for violations of various aspects of the state’s telemarketing laws. The changes adopted impact the following...more

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House passes ‘trigger leads’ bill

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The House has passed legislation that would ban “trigger leads,” except in limited circumstances. The “Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act of 2025,” H.R. 2808, passed the House by voice vote. ...more

Troutman Amin LLP

EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS: SB140 PASSED–TEXAS’ NEW MINI-TCPA TAKES EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2025!: Bringing New Private Right of...

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On June 20, 2025 – Governor Abott signed into law Texas Bill SB140 – as TCPAWorld previously reported the Texas-sized bill drastically amends the Texas Mini-TCPA statute – the Texas Business & Commerce Code (“TBCC”) by...more

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Texas SB140: Changes to Telemarketing Law May Reshape Compliance and Litigation Risks

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Texas is poised for a significant overhaul of its telemarketing regulations with the anticipated enactment of Senate Bill 140 (“SB140”). Awaiting Governor Abbott’s signature and scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025,...more

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Mid-Year TCPA Roundup: Navigating Recent Legislative and Litigation Developments

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) landscape continues to evolve as new legislation is implemented and courts across various jurisdictions grapple with complex issues regarding standing, agency, and consent. This...more

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Florida Legislature Rolls Back Mini-TCPA While Florida Courts Make TCPA Claims Harder to File

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May was a difficult month for plaintiffs and potential plaintiffs with alleged Telephone Consumer Privacy Act and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA,” aka Florida’s “Mini-TCPA”) claims in Florida. First, the...more

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New Legislation Would Expand the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Several Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, recently introduced the Robotext Scam Prevention Act (HR...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

New York Adds Text Messaging to its Definition of Telemarketing

This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that added text messaging to the state of New York’s definition of telemarketing communication for purposes of its no-call registry. The legislation, S.3941/A.6040, closes...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Florida Telemarketing Alert: Florida Likely Has Adopted Strict Rules on Marketing Phone Calls, Text Messages, and Voicemails

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On April 28, 2021, both houses of the Florida legislature unanimously voted to amend Florida’s Telemarketing Act with CS/SB 1120 (the “Act”). The Act was presented to Florida Governor Ron Desantis on June 28, and approved by...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Telemarketing Legislation, Litigation Remain Hot-Button Issues for Legislature and Courts

The legislation and litigation regarding unwanted calls remain alive and well and show no signs of ending anytime soon. With recent statutes enacted by the federal and New York State legislatures, telemarketing and debt...more

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