2026 session. Prime sponsor: Wendy Ellen N Thomas (D). Status: Sent to interim study.
The bill would make it unlawful to send unsolicited advertisements, including political campaign messages, by text or automated message without the recipient's permission, with exceptions for established business relationships. Messages must include a free way to opt out, and using multiple numbers to evade blocking would be banned. Violations could be a class B felony and/or a civil penalty of $250 to $2,000 per incident, and aggrieved people could sue. It would take effect July 1, 2027.
The House referred it to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, which voted 16-0 on February 4, 2026 to refer it for interim study; the House approved that by voice vote on February 19. On October 15, 2026, the interim study report found it not recommended for future legislation, 11-0.