The legislation prohibits a telephone solicitor from calling a telephone number that appears in the quarterly listing published by the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General. However, the bill was amended in the Senate to permit real estate and insurance agents as well as media to call potential customers. Ultimately, we want to prevent businesses from conducting 'cold-calls,' and since these businesses specified in the Senate amendment don't seem to be doing that, they should have every right to be exempt from the legislation. These businesses who are exempt can continue their business practices and Hoosiers can help prevent unwanted sales calls. The bill would also require a telemarketer who makes an unsolicited telephone call to state the solicitor's name and business immediately upon telephone contact with a consumer.
Nobody wants to be bothered by countless telemarketing calls.
This bill would enable residents to restrict the number of telephone solicitations they receive to ensure their evenings do not have countless interruptions. The bill would also require the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General to notify Indiana residents of the rights and duties created by these provisions and investigate any complaints received concerning violations of requirements.