LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory has sponsored legislation to strengthen enforcement against robocall scams by creating specific rules telephone solicitors must follow and allowing civil actions for violations.

“We must put a stop to the robocall scams that take advantage of Michigan consumers, including senior citizens,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville. “I’m glad to join my colleagues in introducing this commonsense, bipartisan legislation to improve consumer protections and safeguard our residents from malicious, unfair solicitations.”

Senate Bills 351-355 would:

• Create explicit rules that telephone solicitors must follow to better protect consumers.
• Prohibit telephone solicitors from blocking caller ID or displaying misleading names, phone numbers or area codes.
• Allow the attorney general to investigate and pursue civil actions for alleged violations or noncompliance.
• Impose penalties and fines of up to $75,000 for telephone solicitors who target vulnerable residents.

“Michigan residents deserve the freedom to go about their daily lives without having to worry about the nuisance of scam robocalls,” Victory said. “I’m hopeful that with bipartisan support, this legislation will make its way across the finish line and improve the everyday lives of Michiganders.”

###