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HOUSE BILL 211

File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Prior Year Introduction As: HB 766/06 - ECM

Sponsored By:
Delegates Howard, Benson, Braveboy, Healey, Holmes, Niemann, and Vaughn

Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Transmissions to a Facsimile Device - Private Actions

Synopsis:

Authorizing a person that receives an electronic or telephonic transmission made to the person's facsimile device in violation of specified provisions of law to bring a specified action against a person that committed the violation; and authorizing the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and damages in a specified amount.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date

House Action
1/26
First Reading Economic Matters
1/31
Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2/21
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24
Delegate Aisha N. Braveboy, District 25
Delegate Anne Healey, District 22
Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr., District 23B
Delegate Doyle L. Niemann, District 47
Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, District 24

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attorneys
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Traders; etc
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Damages
Electronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds Transfer
Facsimile Transmission
Fees -see also- Devt Fees and Taxes; Reimbursement Rates
Solicitation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law
( 14-1313 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered


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