HB103 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Consumer and Consumer Protection, telephone solicitation, maximum civil penalty and damage awards increased for certain violations, Secs. 8-19C-6, 8-19C-7 am'd.

Summary

HB 103 would raise penalties for illegal telephone solicitations in Alabama and expand remedies for those harmed by repeat violations.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty per violation from $2,000 to $5,000 for knowing violations of Do Not Call rules. It lets the state commission pursue civil penalties and issue cease-and-desist orders in circuit court. It also allows individuals to sue for actual damages or up to $5,000 per knowing violation (whichever is greater) for repeated solicitations by the same violator, and to seek an injunction.

Who It Affects

• Telemarketers and other entities that make telephone solicitations; face higher penalties and enforcement actions for violating the rules.
• Residential consumers who receive telemarketing calls; gain stronger remedies, including potential damages and the ability to obtain injunctions against violators.

Key Provisions

• Section 8-19C-6: Civil penalties can be up to $5,000 per violation (instead of $2,000); the commission can issue cease and desist orders and other enforcement actions.
• Section 8-19C-7: A person who receives multiple solicits from the same violator within 12 months can sue for actual damages or up to $5,000 per knowing violation (whichever is greater), and may also seek an injunction.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Consumers and Consumer Protection