New Jersey's Do Not Call Law Under Attack!

The federal government will soon decide if New Jersey can keep the nation's strongest Do Not Call Law. Acting Governor Richard J. Codey, who sponsored the Do Not Call law, is enlisting the support of all New Jersey citizens in urging the federal government not to weaken one of New Jersey's most successful consumer protection laws -- the Do Not Call Program.

Over 3.2 million New Jerseyans have already signed up for the Do Not Call Program (representing approximately two out of every three residential phone lines in the state). The program has been a resounding success; many residents report almost a 100 percent drop in unwanted sales calls. Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs filed two lawsuits against companies that allegedly violated the Do Not Call law. Each lawsuit seeks to have the defendants pay civil penalties and restitution. The law is under a coordinated attack from telemarketers who want the ability to call people despite the fact they have already signed up to stop telemarketing sales calls.

The Federal Communication Commission has not yet decided if it will overturn New Jersey and other states' Do Not Call laws that are stronger than the federal program. Specifically, businesses want the ability to contact any person on the Do Not Call list who they have conducted business with during the last 18 months. The New Jersey law does not include this exemption. Learn More.

Governor Codey is adamantly opposed to any weakening of the program. He is calling on New Jersey citizens to take a moment and click on the link below and file a comment with the FCC about whether they think New Jersey's law should be weakened.

Time for comment is limited. Please let your voice be heard today.