Cybersecurity Policy Report, Minnesota Bill Would Prohibit False Caller ID Information, (Feb 24, 2025)
A bill to prohibit an entity from falsely displaying or causing to be displayed false caller ID information was introduced this week in the Minnesota state Senate.
SF 1860 would make it unlawful to display or cause to be displayed, or to use a third party to display or cause to be displayed, on a Minnesota resident’s caller identification service “(1) a fraudulent or inaccurate name or telephone number, or (2) the name or telephone number of the recipient of the telecommunication.”
The bill also requires telecommunications service providers to implement technologies to block fraudulent calls. The bill would require telecom providers in the state to annually certify their compliance with call blocking regulations to the Public Utilities Commission. Subscribers would have the option to opt out of call-blocking services, and providers must fulfill requests to block specific numbers within 20 days, potentially charging a fee for this service.
The legislation would categorize violations as felonies and allow for private legal action by aggrieved subscribers.
The bill (S.F. 1860, Reg Sess.) is sponsored by Sen. Jim Carlson (D.). It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.
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