NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee lawmakers are taking aim at the constant barrage of robocalls, passing new legislation designed to limit how often companies can contact consumers, but experts warn the measure may only address part of a much larger and rapidly evolving problem.
House Bill 1447, sponsored by Rep. Charlie Baum (R-Murfreesboro), would cap companies at 10,000 automated calls per month. It also requires high-volume callers, those making more than 500 robocalls monthly, to track their activity and report it to the Tennessee Public Utility Commission.
Companies that exceed the threshold could face penalties of at least $1,000 per violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, along with additional penalties for failing to maintain proper records…