Is the Sky Really Falling in Texas? A Closer Look at SB 140 and SMS Marketing
July 29, 2025
Recent discussions on platforms like LinkedIn have sounded the alarm regarding Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), suggesting dire implications for ecommerce businesses engaging in SMS marketing. Posts highlight concerns about new registration requirements and potential litigation risks. While SB 140 does introduce significant changes, a closer look at the legal analysis suggests that the immediate panic may be overstated for many businesses, particularly those already adhering to best practices like obtaining consumer consent.…
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EIA Urges Oregon Governor Kotek to Veto HB 3865
June 30, 2025
The EIA is disappointed to announce that the Oregon Legislature has passed HB 3865, and we are now urgently calling on Governor Tina Kotek to veto this problematic legislation. While we fully support the goal of protecting Oregonians from unwanted communications, HB 3865, as passed, contains provisions that will have significant, unintended consequences for legitimate small and mid-size businesses, political campaigns, and Oregon citizens alike, and presents a clear violation of First Amendment free speech protections.…
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HB 3865 Moves Forward in Oregon: Significant Disagreement Over Consumer Consent Remains
June 17, 2025
Yesterday marked another pivotal, yet deeply concerning, day in Oregon for e-commerce and other businesses nationwide as the Oregon Senate Rules Committee voted to advance House Bill 3865 towards a final passage. The vote was closely divided, reflecting the ongoing debate and significant concerns surrounding this legislation's impact on legitimate businesses.…
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Problems Persist in Oregon: EIA Reacts to Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of HB 3865A
May 22, 2025
Yesterday, May 21st, 2025, the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary held a work session concerning House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages and restrict their time, frequency, and manner. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is one we support, the bill as initially passed by the House and even in its amended form, continues to raise significant concerns for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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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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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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