Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 2970 — Prohibits telemarketers from calling a Missouri resident on the no-call list

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits telemarketers from calling residents on Missouri's no-call list.

This bill aims to update and enforce the regulations surrounding telemarketing calls to protect Missouri residents on the no-call list. It defines telephone solicitation and specifies certain exemptions to the prohibition.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may receive fewer unwanted telemarketing calls if you're on the no-call list.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2970?
HB 2970 is sponsored by Tonya Rush (Democratic) and Connie Steinmetz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2970?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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