False caller identification information prohibition provision and criminal penalties provision
SF 1860 prohibits telecommunications providers in Minnesota from displaying false caller identification information, such as fake names or numbers, to residents' phones. It requires telecom companies to annually block fraudulent calls for Minnesota subscribers at no cost, with specific exceptions for law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, and healthcare communications. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by fines up to $10,000 per incident, and affected subscribers can seek civil damages. The bill directly protects Minnesota residents from deceptive caller ID practices while imposing new obligations on telecom providers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Committee
1
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Carlson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Nicole Mitchell
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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