EIA Engages Michigan Legislators on SB 351 – A Flawed Mini-TCPA Bill
June 30, 2025
The EIA was in Lansing. Michigan last week, engaging with various members of the Michigan legislature to discuss Senate Bill 351. This bill, which aims to regulate telephone solicitation sales and related conduct, is virtually identical to Senate Bill 1037, a similar "mini-TCPA" introduced last term that ultimately failed to advance. EIA has significant concerns that SB 351 could lead to a surge in litigation against legitimate businesses operating in Michigan and nationwide, rather than effectively targeting the actual bad actors behind scam calls and texts.…
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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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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
April 29, 2025
The EIA recently filed reply comments with the FCC in strong support of our Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling and/or Waiver. This filing, along with filings from other industry participants like the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment (R.E.A.C.H.), reinforces the critical need for the Commission to act decisively to address an escalating crisis of frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).…
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EIA Holds Meetings with FCC on Abusive “Quiet Hours” Litigation
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
June 12, 2025
On June 10, 2025, EIA’s President & CEO, David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two crucial ex parte meetings with key representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These proactive discussions focused on our previously submitted Petition for Declaratory Ruling, aimed at combating abusive "quiet hours" litigation and securing much-needed clarity from the FCC.…
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