The Pennsylvania House, June 24, unanimously passed legislation that would prohibit telephone solicitation on legal holidays and allow consumer phone numbers registered on the state’s “do-not-call” list to remain on the list permanently.
Currently, numbers are only valid for five years and consumers must re-register to protect themselves against unwanted telemarketing calls.
The bill — HB 129 — was introduced Jan. 29, 2013 by State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
If the bill becomes law, phone numbers will remain permanently protected from telemarketers, unless the subscriber chooses to have their number removed, or the number is no longer valid, Cox said.
To enroll a phone number to the “do-not-call” list, click here or call 1-888-777-3406.
For tips on how to handle unwanted telephone solicitations visit here.
Thank you Jim Cox! If you can push your bill through, you’ll have my vote.
Put some icing on the cake Jim. Go for school vouchers and term limits.