On Jul. 20, 2026, PEN LEG governor signed bill into law, assigned as Act No. 47.
On Jul. 12, PEN LEG passed bill on telemarketer solicitation restriction.
PEN LEG passed SB 992 to amend Telemarketer registration act (Act 147 of 1996, P.L. 911 No. 147) by updating definitions as well as restrictions and requirements.
Bill Provisions
Shrinking hours telephone solicitation may occur; requiring ability to opt out of solicitation text messages,
Prohibited telemarketers from faking name or phone number on a caller ID; prohibiting automated robocalls.
Clarified protections apply to both landlines and wireless phones, and text messages.
Legislative History
On Sep. 5, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Oct. 29, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Nov. 6, 2025, bill delivered to House; on Jul. 12, 2026, bill passed in the House.
On Jul. 12, 2026, Senate concurred in House amendments; pending governor review.
Effectiveness
Act will take effect in 90 days.
Jul. 2026 PEN LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 20, 2026, PEN LEG governor signed bill into law, assigned as Act No. 47.
