Wyoming Law on Unsolicited Cell Phone Sales Calls
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0057 Drafter: JDA LSO No.: 10LSO-0022 Effective Date: 7/1/2010 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0028 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Senator Meier Catch Title: Telephone solicitations-cell phones. Subject: Consumer protection telephone sales Summary/Major Elements: This bill prohibits unsolicited telephone sales calls to unpublished cellular telephone numbers. Provides a definition for "unpublished cellular telephone number" which includes any cellular telephone number not requested to be published and any number with a prefix that has been determined by the public service commission to be primarily for cellular telephone service.
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Last checked Aug 8, 11:50 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that federal administrators already determine exact cell phone numbers to prevent illegal automated calls, making the bill effective for adding these numbers to do-not-call lists.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it transfers authority to an agency with more staff, noting that the current office has only six people and may not have consulted all relevant parties.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that cell phone users should not have to call a do-not-call list because they pay for their minutes and unsolicited calls effectively steal those paid-for resources. They view the bill as protecting this property right by requiring solicitors to obtain opt-in consent.
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Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted Standing Committee by H07
Adopted Standing Committee by MEIER