Robocall & Telemarketing Laws by State (2026)

Alaska provides protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing:

• Alaska telephone solicitation law (AS § 45.50.475): Regulates telephone solicitations to Alaska residents. Telemarketers must identify themselves and the purpose of the call at the beginning of each call, and may not call before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. Alaska time.
• Do Not Call: Alaska participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must honor the federal DNC list and stop calling within 31 days of registration.
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections: The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) prohibits autodialed and prerecorded calls to cell phones without prior express consent. Violations carry penalties of $500–$1,500 per call.
• Remote population challenges: Alaska's vast geography and reliance on satellite phone and internet in rural areas make enforcement challenging, but federal protections apply statewide.
• Enforcement: The Alaska Attorney General enforces state telemarketing laws. Consumers can also file private lawsuits under the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. or file complaints with the FCC.

Arkansas residents are protected from unwanted robocalls under federal law and the state No-Call Registry:

• The federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) prohibits autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones without prior express written consent
• Arkansas maintains its own No-Call Registry (Ark. Code § 4-99-401 et seq.) for landline numbers — registration is permanent
• Telemarketers must check the Arkansas No-Call List and the federal Do Not Call Registry before calling
• Violations of the Arkansas No-Call law can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation
• TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. violations allow private lawsuits for $500–$1,500 per call
• Political, charitable, and certain business calls may be exempt from the No-Call restrictions

D.C. residents are protected from unwanted robocalls under both federal and local law:

• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections: The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) prohibits autodialed or prerecorded calls to cell phones without consent, with damages of $500–$1,500 per call
• D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act (D.C. Code § 28-3901 et seq.): Broadly prohibits deceptive and unfair trade practices, including fraudulent telemarketing. Successful claims can recover treble damages and attorney fees
• D.C. Do Not Call protections: D.C. participates in the National Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers who call registered numbers face federal and local penalties
• OAG enforcement: The D.C. Office of the Attorney General actively pursues robocallers targeting D.C. residents and has participated in multistate enforcement actions
• Scam calls impersonating government agencies (IRS, Social Security) are a common problem — D.C. agencies never demand payment by phone

Florida has one of the strongest state-level anti-robocall statutes in the country:

• Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.059): Restricts automated telephone calls, text messages, and prerecorded messages to residential and cellular telephone numbers. Requires prior express written consent for marketing calls.
• Florida Do Not Call List: Florida maintains its own state Do Not Call list in addition to the federal National Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must scrub both lists.
• Penalties: Willful violations carry penalties of up to $10,000 per call. The FL Attorney General actively enforces the statute and has pursued major enforcement actions against robocallers.
• Private right of action: Florida consumers can bring private lawsuits for violations. Consumers may recover $500 per violation, trebled to $1,500 for knowing or willful violations.
• Caller ID spoofing: Florida law prohibits transmitting misleading caller ID information with intent to defraud (Fla. Stat. § 817.487), supplementing the federal Truth in Caller ID Act.

Georgia has state-level protections against unwanted telemarketing calls in addition to federal law:

• Georgia Telemarketing Act: Prohibits certain deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices
• State Do Not Call list: Georgia maintains its own Do Not Call registry in addition to the federal registry
• Criminal penalties: Violations of the Georgia Telemarketing Act can carry criminal penalties
• The Georgia Attorney General enforces state telemarketing laws
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections also apply, including the national Do Not Call Registry

Hawaii restricts robocalls and telemarketing through state and federal protections:

• Hawaii's Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices statute (HRS § 480-2) can be used to enforce against deceptive telemarketing
• Hawaii's Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act (HRS § 481P) regulates commercial telephone solicitations
• Telemarketers must register with the state and comply with calling time restrictions
• Federal protections under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. also apply — consent is required for autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones
• Violations can result in damages of $500 per call under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text., trebled to $1,500 for willful violations
• Hawaii residents can register on the National Do Not Call Registry

Illinois restricts automated calls and telemarketing with state-level enforcement:

• Illinois Telephone Solicitation Prohibition Act (815 ILCS 413): Prohibits unsolicited telephone solicitations using automated dialing systems or prerecorded messages without prior consent. Violations carry penalties enforced by the Illinois AG.
• Caller ID spoofing: Illinois law prohibits the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value.
• Private right of action: Consumers can bring private lawsuits for violations of the Telephone Solicitation Prohibition Act and recover actual damages or statutory damages.
• Illinois AG enforcement: The Illinois Attorney General actively pursues telemarketing fraud cases and has authority to seek civil penalties, injunctions, and restitution for consumers.
• Do Not Call coordination: Illinois works with the federal Do Not Call Registry. Consumers who register on the federal DNC list are protected under both state and federal law.

Iowa residents are protected from unwanted robocalls under federal law and the Iowa No-Call List:

• The federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. prohibits autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones without prior express written consent
• Iowa maintains a No-Call List (Iowa Code § 476.91 and Iowa Code § 714E) — registration is free and permanent
• Telemarketers must check Iowa's No-Call List and the federal Do Not Call Registry before calling
• Violations of Iowa's No-Call law can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation
• TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. violations allow private lawsuits for $500–$1,500 per call
• The Iowa Utilities Board (for landlines) and Iowa Attorney General enforce Iowa's No-Call protections

Kansas restricts unsolicited robocalls and telemarketing through state and federal protections:

• The Kansas No-Call Act (K.S.A. § 50-670 et seq.) regulates telephone solicitation and establishes a state no-call list
• Telemarketers must register with the state and comply with calling restrictions
• Kansas restricts automated telephone calls (robocalls) to consumers who have not consented
• Violations of the Kansas No-Call Act can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation
• Federal protections under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) also apply — consent is required for autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones
• Violations under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. can result in damages of $500 per call, trebled to $1,500 for willful violations

Louisiana has state-level telemarketing protections in addition to federal law:

• Louisiana Telephone Solicitation Relief Act: Regulates telemarketing and prohibits certain practices including calls to numbers on the state Do Not Call list
• State Do Not Call: Louisiana maintains its own Do Not Call list in addition to the federal registry — consumers can register at the Louisiana PSC website
• Enforcement: The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) and Attorney General enforce telemarketing laws
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections apply, including the national Do Not Call Registry
• Violations can result in penalties under both state and federal law

Maine provides protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing beyond federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. rules:

• Maine Telephone Solicitation Act (32 M.R.S.A. § 14701 et seq.): Regulates telemarketing calls to Maine residents. Telemarketers must register with the state and follow specific calling rules, including identifying themselves and their purpose at the beginning of each call.
• Do Not Call: Maine participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must check the federal DNC list and comply with the Maine Telephone Solicitation Act. Violations can result in fines.
• Robocall restrictions: Automated and prerecorded calls to Maine residents require prior consent. The federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. applies, and Maine's consumer protection laws provide additional enforcement tools.
• Caller ID spoofing: Federal and state laws prohibit caller ID spoofing with intent to defraud. Maine consumers can report spoofed calls to the Attorney General.
• Enforcement: The Maine Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division enforces telemarketing laws and can seek civil penalties for violations.

Massachusetts provides strong protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing through the state Consumer Protection Act:

• The MA Consumer Protection Act (MGL c. 93A) applies to deceptive and unfair telemarketing practices
• MA Do Not Call regulations (940 CMR 30.00) restrict telemarketing calls to MA residents
• Telemarketers must honor the National Do Not Call Registry and the MA Do Not Call list
• Calls are restricted to the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• The MA Attorney General actively enforces telemarketing violations and has brought actions against major robocallers
• Consumers have a private right of action under MGL c. 93A with potential treble damages and attorney fees for violations
• Automated or prerecorded calls require prior express consent

Mississippi residents are protected from unwanted robocalls primarily under federal law:

• The federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. prohibits autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones without prior express written consent
• Mississippi does not maintain a separate state No-Call Registry — residents must rely on the federal Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov
• The federal Do Not Call Registry registration is free and does not expire
• TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. violations allow private lawsuits for $500–$1,500 per call
• The Mississippi Attorney General may also pursue action under the state Consumer Protection Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 75-24-1 et seq.) against deceptive telemarketing
• Political, charitable, and survey calls may be exempt from Do Not Call restrictions

Montana relies primarily on federal robocall protections with additional state consumer protection tools:

• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. applies: The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) governs robocalls and autodialed calls in Montana. Violations can result in $500-$1,500 per call in statutory damages.
• Montana No-Call List: Montana does not maintain a separate state no-call list. Montana residents are protected by the National Do Not Call Registry maintained by the FTC.
• Montana Consumer Protection Act (MCA § 30-14-103): Fraudulent telemarketing and robocall scams may violate Montana's broad consumer protection statute, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in trade and commerce.
• Montana AG enforcement: The Montana Attorney General actively pursues telemarketing fraud under state consumer protection law. The AG's Office of Consumer Protection handles complaints.
• No separate state robocall statute: Montana has not enacted a standalone state robocall law with additional penalties beyond the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text..

Nevada restricts unsolicited robocalls and telemarketing through state and federal protections:

• Nevada's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (NRS 598.0903 et seq.) prohibits deceptive telemarketing practices
• Nevada restricts automated telephone calls (robocalls) to consumers without prior consent
• The Nevada Attorney General enforces state telemarketing restrictions
• Federal protections under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) also apply — consent is required for autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones
• Nevada maintains participation in the National Do Not Call Registry
• Violations can result in damages of $500 per call under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text., trebled to $1,500 for willful violations

New Hampshire provides protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing:

• NH Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A): Prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices, which encompasses abusive telemarketing and robocalling. The Attorney General enforces these protections.
• Do Not Call compliance: New Hampshire participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must check the DNC list before calling. Violations can result in enforcement actions by the Attorney General.
• Robocall restrictions: Under the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (47 U.S.C. § 227), automated and prerecorded calls to New Hampshire residents require prior consent. NH enforces these federal protections through its consumer protection framework.
• Caller ID spoofing: Federal law prohibits caller ID spoofing with intent to defraud. NH consumers can report spoofed calls to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau.
• "Live Free or Die" philosophy: New Hampshire's tradition of individual liberty extends to consumer privacy. The state has been receptive to legislative efforts to reduce unwanted telemarketing intrusions.

New Mexico restricts unsolicited robocalls and telemarketing through state and federal protections:

• The New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-1 et seq.) prohibits deceptive telemarketing practices
• New Mexico's Telephone Solicitations Act restricts automated telephone calls and unsolicited telemarketing
• The New Mexico Attorney General enforces state telemarketing restrictions
• Federal protections under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) also apply — consent is required for autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones
• New Mexico participates in the National Do Not Call Registry
• Violations can result in damages of $500 per call under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text., trebled to $1,500 for willful violations

North Dakota provides protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing:

• North Dakota Telephone Solicitation law (NDCC § 51-28): Regulates telephone solicitations made to North Dakota residents. Telemarketers must identify themselves and the purpose of the call at the beginning of each call.
• Do Not Call list: North Dakota participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must honor the federal DNC list and stop calling within 31 days of registration.
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections: The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) prohibits autodialed and prerecorded calls to cell phones without prior express consent. Violations carry penalties of $500–$1,500 per call.
• Restrictions on calls: Telemarketers may not call before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. local time. Calls to numbers on the DNC list are prohibited unless the caller has a prior business relationship or written consent.
• Enforcement: The North Dakota Attorney General enforces state telemarketing laws. Consumers can also file private lawsuits under the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text..

Oregon restricts robocalls and telemarketing under state and federal law:

• The Oregon Telephone Solicitation Act (ORS § 646.551 et seq.) regulates telemarketing calls in Oregon
• Oregon maintains a state-level No Call List — telemarketers must check the list and honor opt-outs
• Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act (ORS § 646.608) prohibits deceptive telemarketing practices
• The Oregon Department of Justice actively enforces against illegal robocallers and has secured significant settlements
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. and TSR protections also apply — consumers can register on the National Do Not Call Registry
• Consumers can bring private lawsuits under Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act or the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text.

Rhode Island provides protections against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing:

• Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1 et seq.): Prohibits deceptive business practices, which includes misleading telemarketing and robocalling. The Attorney General enforces these protections.
• Do Not Call compliance: Rhode Island participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must check the DNC list. Violations can result in enforcement by the Attorney General.
• Robocall restrictions: Under the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text., automated and prerecorded calls to Rhode Island residents require prior consent. Rhode Island's consumer protection laws supplement federal enforcement.
• Caller ID spoofing: Federal law prohibits caller ID spoofing with intent to defraud. Rhode Island consumers can report spoofed calls to the Attorney General.
• State enforcement: The Rhode Island Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit actively pursues telemarketing violations and provides resources for consumers to report abusive calls.

South Carolina has state-level telemarketing protections in addition to federal law:

• SC Telephone Privacy Protection Act: Prohibits automated telephone calls using recorded messages without prior consent
• State Do Not Call: South Carolina participates in the national Do Not Call Registry — there is no separate state registry
• Enforcement: The SC Department of Consumer Affairs handles telemarketing complaints
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections apply, including the national Do Not Call Registry
• Violations may be pursued under the SC Unfair Trade Practices Act

Tennessee residents are protected from unwanted robocalls under both federal and state law:

• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections: The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) prohibits autodialed or prerecorded calls to cell phones without consent, with damages of $500–$1,500 per call
• Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCA § 47-18-101 et seq.): Prohibits deceptive and unfair trade practices, including fraudulent telemarketing schemes targeting Tennessee residents
• Tennessee Do Not Call protections: Tennessee participates in the National Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers who violate the registry face federal and state penalties
• TCA § 39-14-601 (Identity Theft Deterrence Act): Prohibits phone scams designed to steal personal information from Tennessee residents
• AG enforcement: The Tennessee Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division investigates and prosecutes robocall and telemarketing fraud

Virginia regulates unwanted telemarketing calls under the Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act:

• Va. Code § 59.1-510 et seq. establishes a state Do Not Call list maintained by the Virginia Division of Consumer Counsel
• Telemarketers must check the state list and honor opt-out requests
• Violations may result in criminal penalties under Virginia law
• The Virginia Attorney General enforces the state telemarketing laws
• Virginia residents are also protected by the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text.) and the National Do Not Call Registry
• Robocalls using artificial or prerecorded voice messages are restricted under both state and federal law

Washington restricts robocalls and telemarketing under state and federal law:

• Washington's Automatic Dialing and Announcing Device statute (RCW 80.36.400) restricts automated calling devices
• The Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) applies to telemarketing fraud and deceptive robocall practices
• The Washington Attorney General actively enforces against illegal robocallers
• Washington restricts robocalls to cell phones under state law
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. and TSR protections also apply — consumers can register on the National Do Not Call Registry
• Violations of the CPA can result in treble damages and attorney fees in private lawsuits

West Virginia restricts unsolicited robocalls and telemarketing through state and federal protections:

• The WV Consumer Credit and Protection Act (W. Va. Code § 46A-1-101 et seq.) prohibits deceptive telemarketing practices
• West Virginia's Telephone Solicitation Act regulates automated telephone calls and unsolicited telemarketing
• The WV Attorney General enforces state telemarketing restrictions
• Federal protections under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) also apply — consent is required for autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones
• West Virginia participates in the National Do Not Call Registry
• Violations can result in damages of $500 per call under the TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text., trebled to $1,500 for willful violations

Wisconsin residents are protected from unwanted robocalls under federal law and the Wisconsin No-Call Registry:

• The federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. prohibits autodialed calls and prerecorded messages to cell phones without prior express written consent
• Wisconsin maintains a No-Call Registry (Wis. Stat. § 100.52) — registration is free and permanent
• Telemarketers must check the Wisconsin No-Call Registry and the federal Do Not Call Registry before calling
• Violations of the Wisconsin No-Call Law can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
• TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. violations allow private lawsuits for $500–$1,500 per call
• The Wisconsin AG and DATCP both have enforcement authority

Wyoming provides protections against unwanted robocalls primarily through federal law:

• Limited state regulation: Wyoming does not have a comprehensive state telemarketing statute. Consumer protections against robocalls rely primarily on federal law and the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act (Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-101 et seq.).
• Wyoming Consumer Protection Act: Prohibits deceptive trade practices, which can encompass fraudulent telemarketing and robocall schemes. The Attorney General can bring enforcement actions against violators.
• Do Not Call: Wyoming participates in the federal Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must honor the federal DNC list and stop calling within 31 days of registration.
• Federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. protections: The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) prohibits autodialed and prerecorded calls to cell phones without prior express consent. Violations carry penalties of $500–$1,500 per call.
• Enforcement: The Wyoming Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit handles telemarketing complaints. Consumers can also file private lawsuits under the federal TCPAThe federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It restricts robocalls and unsolicited text messages, and gives consumers the right to sue for $500–$1,500 per violating call or text. or complaints with the FCC.