Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of false caller identification information display.

HB 379 makes it a misdemeanor (Class B or Class A if done with intent to defraud) to intentionally display false caller identification information to misrepresent your identity or phone number during a call. It primarily affects individuals or businesses making calls who falsely identify themselves, such as scammers or some telemarketers. The bill includes a legal defense for legitimate business use, allowing callers to display their actual working number when calling for a lawful purpose on behalf of their employer, client, or volunteer organization. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.