During the 2007 legislative session, lawmakers in fourteen states proposed state-level Do Not Junk registries, more than triple the number in 2006. The bills vary, but all are based on the national Do Not Call registry, which itself was commissioned only after three dozen states initiated their own telemarketer registries. While the powerful ad mail lobby was able to delay or defeat the bills this year, momentum is clearly growing for 2008 and beyond.
Even though legislatures in most states have wrapped up for the year, you can still use the letter-writing resources below. Just personalize the letter and change it to say that you''d like to see a similar bill next winter.
Learn more about the state-level proposals and lend your support below...
Arkansas HB 2725
- Check status of Arkansas bill HB 2725 (enter HB2725 in view bill box)
- Read text of Arkansas bill HB 2725
- Email your Arkansas legislators
Colorado HB 1303
Of all the bills introduced this year, the Colorado bill is the strongest. The bill text outlines almost all rationales, explanations, and methods of implementation.
Connecticut HB 6881 and SB 1004
Hawaii SB 908
- Check status of Hawaii bill SB 908
- Read text of Hawaii bill SB 908
- Email your support to Hawaii legislators
Maryland SB 548
- Check status of Maryland bill SB 548
- Read text of Maryland bill SB 548
- Email your Maryland legislators
Michigan HB 4199
Missouri HB 542
“The bill is similar to the [national] no-call list, and we felt it was needed because people, and seniors in particular, are being bombarded with mail, and the industry has not been able to regulate it.” – State Rep. Trent Skaggs.
- Check the status of Missouri bill HB 542
- Read text of Missouri bill HB 542
- Email your support to Missouri legislators
Montana HB 718
- Check the status of Montana bill HB 718
- Read text of Montana bill HB 718
- Email your Montana legislators
New York A2520 and S1403
- Check status and read text of New York bill S1403 (type S1403 in search field)
North Carolina HB1699
- Check status of North Carolina bill HB1699
- Read text of North Carolina bill HB1699
- Email your support to North Carolina legislators
Rhode Island HB 6190
- Check status of Rhode Island Bill HB6190 (type 6190 in bill field)
- Read text of Rhode Island Bill HB6190
- Email your support to Rhode Island legislators
Texas HB 901
- Check status of Texas bill HB 901
- Read text of Texas bill HB 901
- Email your support to Texas legislators
Vermont H.409
- Check status of Vermont bill H.409 (enter H.409 into search box)
- Read text of Vermont bill H.409
- Email your Vermont legislators
Washington HB 1205 and SB 5719
Everyone
Urge your state legislators to support citizens’ rights to opt out of unwanted ad mail.
Urge your governor to endorse Junk Mail Awareness Week and support citizens’ rights to opt out of unwanted ad mail.
Help organize locally or “on the ground” by emailing our Grassroots Coordinator Steve Krieger at steve@newdream.org.