H 3940 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers

This bill prohibits telemarketers in Massachusetts from making unsolicited sales calls using local phone numbers or area codes that don't match their actual business location in the state. It directly affects telemarketing companies operating within Massachusetts by requiring them to use phone numbers tied to their physical business address. The Attorney General will enforce the law, issue fines for violations, and create rules to implement the policy, while also reporting violations to a consumer advisory group that helps track complaints. The law aims to prevent deceptive practices where telemarketers hide their true location using fake local numbers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
MA
11th Norfolk