SF1860

SF1860 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

False caller identification information prohibition provision and criminal penalties provision

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1860) seeks to address fraudulent caller identification practices by prohibiting the transmission of false caller ID information. The bill includes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024 (sections 325E.26, 609.52, and 609.527), introduces new provisions under chapter 325E, and repeals section 325E.31. It defines "Caller identification service" as a feature that displays the caller's name, phone number, or location before a call is answered. The bill also introduces criminal penalties for violations.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision defining 'Caller identification service.'"
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 325E.26 to add a definition for 'Caller identification service.'",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "325E.26"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies provisions related to criminal penalties in section 609.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes related to criminal penalties regarding telecommunications fraud."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.52"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications made to section 609.527 regarding unauthorized use of caller identification.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies existing penalties and adds specificity to related offenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.527"
  }
]