Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S272 — An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows businesses to join the 'Do Not Call' list.

This bill permits businesses to register for the 'Do Not Call' list, which helps to limit telemarketing calls. It aims to provide businesses similar protections from unsolicited calls as are available to consumers.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small businesses can reduce the number of unsolicited telemarketing calls they receive.

Summary

An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S272 do?
An Act allowing businesses to sign up for the "Do Not Call" list
Who sponsors S272?
S272 is sponsored by Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican).
What is the current status of S272?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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.
Where can I track S272?
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