PRINTER'S NO. 222
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
263
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DIAMOND, V. BROWN, D. COSTA, DEASY, DUNBAR,
GABLER, KORTZ, MILLARD, MULLERY, READSHAW, WATSON, ZIMMERMAN
AND IRVIN, JANUARY 31, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, JANUARY 31, 2017
AN ACT
Amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), entitled
"An act providing for registration requirements for
telemarketers and for powers and duties of the Office of
Attorney General," further providing for the definition of
"telephone solicitation call."
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "telephone solicitation call"
in section 2 of the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147),
known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, is amended to read:
Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Telephone solicitation call." A call made to a residential
or wireless telephone subscriber for the purpose of soliciting
the sale of any consumer goods or services or for the purpose of
obtaining information that will or may be used for the direct
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solicitation of a sale of consumer goods or services or an
extension of credit for that purpose. The term does not include
a call made to a residential or wireless telephone consumer:
(1) In response to an express request of the residential
or wireless telephone consumer.
(2) In reference to an existing debt, contract, payment
or performance.
(3) With whom the telemarketer has an established
business relationship within the past 12 months preceding the
call.
(4) On behalf of [an organization granted tax-exempt
status under section 501(c)(3), (5) or (8) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. ยง 1 et
seq.) or] a veterans organization chartered by the Congress
of the United States and or its duly appointed foundation.
[(5) On behalf of a political candidate or a political
party.]
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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