EIA Rallies Industry to Advocate for Changes to Oregon HB 3865
April 25, 2025
On April 24, 2025, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages, and to restrict the time, frequency, and manner of these communications. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is widely supported, representatives from the technology and e-commerce industries testified regarding significant concerns about the bill's potential for unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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Law360 Coverage of “Quiet Hours” Petition Highlights EIA’s Efforts to End Frivolous TCPA Litigation
April 23, 2025
The EIA appreciates Law360’s recent coverage of our petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the "quiet hours" rule and text marketing messages received outside the hours of 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. The article, "Courts Equipped For Frivolous 'Quiet Hour' Suits, FCC Told," published on April 21, 2025, provided valuable insight into our proactive efforts to address a critical issue impacting law-abiding businesses in the e-commerce sector. …
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EIA Sounds Alarm as Oregon House Passes HB 3865, Ignoring Business Concerns and Ushering in Regulatory Chaos
April 11, 2025
Yesterday marked a concerning day for the ecommerce industry as the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 3865. The EIA expresses its profound disappointment at the bill's advancement, especially in light of the substantial and clearly articulated concerns raised by the EIA and numerous businesses regarding its detrimental impact on modern ecommerce practices, particularly text message marketing, a vital tool for engaging with consenting customers.…
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EIA Testifies About Concerns Over Proposed Text Messaging Regulations in Oregon
March 17, 2025
David Carter, President and CEO of the Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA), recently testified before the Oregon House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection regarding House Bill 3865. The EIA expressed several concerns about the potential unintended consequences of the bill, which aims to update telemarketing laws to include text messages. …
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EIA Fights Back Against “Quiet Hours” Shakedown Litigation
March 3, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) and other petitioners filed a petition today with the FCC to address an alarming surge in frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The petition seeks a declaratory ruling to confirm that individuals who provide prior express written consent to receive marketing text messages from a business cannot initiate litigation under the TCPA for messages received outside the “Quiet Hours". …
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The FCC Accepts EIA’s Petition and Requests Public Comments
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March 12, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) and other petitioners filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address an alarming surge in frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The FCC has quickly acknowledged the importance of EIA’s petition, issuing an order on March 11, 2025 inviting public comment on the serious issues raised by EIA.…
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