North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 780 — Strengthen Do Not Call Registry.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 780, the reference to a specific definition of "telemarketer" under the Telemarketing Sales Rule has been clarified. This change ensures that the bill aligns more closely with existing regulations regarding telemarketing practices. This matters because it helps create a clear understanding of the terms used, which is important for enforcing the rules and protecting consumers from unwanted marketing calls.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 780 Short Title:
780 Apr 15, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10432-MM-84A Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE DO NOT CALL REGISTRY.
Commerce, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 16, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE DO NOT CALL REGISTRY.
"Telephone solicitor" also includes anypartydefined as a "telemarketer"undertheTelemarketingSalesRule.
"Telephone solicitor" also includes anypartydefined as a"telemarketer"undertheTelemarketingSalesRule.
… *DRH10432-MM-84A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Notwithstanding subdivision (3) of this subsection, if a telephone solicitor relies on the established business relationship of an affiliate to solicit a residential telephone subscriber whose telephone number is listed in the latest edition of the "Do Not Call" Registry and the person called communicates a desire to receive no further telephone solicitations from the telephone solicitor, the telephone solicitor shall take all steps necessary to remove that telephone subscriber's telephone number from the contact lists of the telephone solicitor and that affiliate, unless the telephone subscriber indicates otherwise, and the telephone solicitor and that affiliate shall stop calling the telephone subscriber at that number within 60 30 business days.
… *H780-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Notwithstanding subdivision (3) of this subsection, if a telephone solicitor relies on the established business relationship of an affiliate to solicit a residential telephone subscriber whose telephone number is listed in the latest edition of the "Do Not Call" Registry and the person called communicates a desire to receive no further telephone solicitations from the telephone solicitor, the telephone solicitor shall take all steps necessary to remove that telephone subscriber's telephone number from the contact lists of the telephone solicitor and that affiliate, unless the telephone subscriber indicates otherwise, and the telephone solicitor and that affiliate shall stop calling the telephone subscriber at that number within 60 30 business days.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Commerce, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (153)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 780?
HB 780 is sponsored by Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hurley, Martin, Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Floyd, Graham, Holley, Hunt, Insko, Lucas, Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Russell, R. Smith, Donna McDowell White (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 780?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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