H520

Abuse and Deception by Telemarketers

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

North Carolina H520 aims to protect privacy and prevent deceptive telemarketing practices by regulating phone number display.

North Carolina H520 addresses deceptive telemarketing practices by clarifying that telephone numbers are the property of subscribers. It prohibits telemarketers from transmitting misleading information or blocking caller identification. Subscribers can sue for damages and injunctions against violators. Telephone carriers are barred from knowingly providing numbers for deceptive use, though they are not liable for telemarketers' violations. The act imposes fines for violations and classifies severe violations as Class H felonies. The law takes effect on December 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 112–0 · May 7, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

112 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

History

May 7, 2025

House

Passed 2nd Reading

May 7, 2025

House

Passed 3rd Reading

May 7, 2025

House

Special Message Sent To Senate