BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1650

HB 1650: Commercial solicitation

Concerning commercial solicitation.

Summary

Modifies the civil remedies available for certain violations of state laws related to commercial e-mail messages, commercial electronic text messages, and commercial solicitation via automatic dialing and announcing devices.
Expands the definitions of commercial e-mail message, commercial electronic text message, and commercial solicitation to include communications that advertise the commercial availability of property, goods, or services.
Clarifies that a text message or voice communication sent to a telephone number with a Washington area code is presumed to be received by a resident within Washington.
Expands the definition of automatic dialing and announcing device to include additional telemarketing technologies and methods.
Requires consent to receive certain commercial electronic text messages and commercial solicitation via automatic dialing and announcing devices to be made in writing.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (ESHB 1650), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to commercial solicitation;

Passed February 10, 2022

Version voted on: ESHB 1650

54 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	54	2	0	1
Republican	0	39	0	2

How each member voted

Mar 10, 2022By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 12, 2022First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 10, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 10, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 10, 2022Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 10, 20221st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1650)
Feb 10, 20221st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 25, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1650)
Jan 25, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 24, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1650)
Jan 24, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 20, 2022CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1650)
Jan 20, 2022Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1650)
Jan 20, 2022CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 20, 2022Minority; do not pass.
Jan 20, 2022CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
Dec 16, 2021Prefiled for introduction.

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