New Oklahoma Mini-TCPA Becomes Law

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") has established the rules of the road on a federal level for telemarketers since its passage in 1991. In 2021, the industry saw a significant shift in state laws governing the industry. Florida acted first and passed the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act ("FTSA"), which included several new, broad telemarketing restrictions. Now, Oklahoma has followed suit. The Oklahoma Telephone Solicitation Act (often called the Oklahoma mini-TCPA) is, in many ways, a carbon copy of its Florida counterpart. 

What are the most important provisions contained in the Oklahoma mini-TCPA?

Like the FTSA, the Oklahoma mini-TCPA significantly expands telemarketing restrictions for calls made to Oklahoma State residents. As with any telemarketing law, telemarketers must, on a basic level, have prior express written consent prior to contacting consumers. In addition, telemarketers should pay special attention to four provisions of the