All Comparison Tables
State Telemarketing Rules
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
State Do-Not-Call list status, civil penalties per violating call, and whether prior express consent is required for prerecorded calls.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Do-Not-Call List | Penalty | Robocall Opt-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes (DNC) | $2,000/call | No |
| Alaska | Yes (state DNC) | $1,000/call | No |
| Arizona | Federal DNC | $1,000/call | No |
| Arkansas | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| California | Federal DNC | $11,000/violation | Yes |
| Colorado | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/violation | Yes |
| Connecticut | Yes (state DNC) | $11,000/call | No |
| Delaware | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | No |
| Florida | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | Yes |
| Georgia | Yes (state DNC) | $2,000/call | No |
| Hawaii | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| Idaho | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| Illinois | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | No |
| Indiana | Yes (state DNC) | $25,000/call | Yes |
| Iowa | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| Kansas | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | No |
| Kentucky | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| Louisiana | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| Maine | Yes (state DNC) | $1,000/call | No |
| Maryland | Federal DNC | $10,000/call | Yes |
| Massachusetts | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | Yes |
| Michigan | Federal DNC | $10,000/call | No |
| Minnesota | Yes (state DNC) | $1,000/call | No |
| Mississippi | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | No |
| Missouri | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| Montana | Federal DNC | $2,500/call | No |
| Nebraska | Federal DNC | $2,000/call | No |
| Nevada | Federal DNC | $10,000/call | No |
| New Hampshire | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| New Jersey | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | Yes |
| New Mexico | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| New York | Yes (state DNC) | $11,000/call | Yes |
| North Carolina | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| North Dakota | Federal DNC | $2,000/call | No |
| Ohio | Federal DNC | $25,000/call | No |
| Oklahoma | Yes (state DNC) | $5,000/call | No |
| Oregon | Yes (state DNC) | $25,000/call | No |
| Pennsylvania | Yes (state DNC) | $1,000/call | Yes |
| Rhode Island | Federal DNC | $1,000/call | No |
| South Carolina | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| South Dakota | Federal DNC | $2,000/call | No |
| Tennessee | Yes (state DNC) | $2,000/call | No |
| Texas | Yes (state DNC) | $1,000/call | No |
| Utah | Yes (state DNC) | $2,500/call | No |
| Vermont | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| Virginia | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | Yes (2020) |
| Washington | Federal DNC | $1,000/call | No |
| West Virginia | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
| Wisconsin | Yes (state DNC) | $10,000/call | No |
| Wyoming | Federal DNC | $500/call | No |
| District of Columbia | Federal DNC | $5,000/call | No |
Federal TCPA (47 USC § 227) governs robocalls nationwide with statutory damages of $500-$1,500 per call regardless of state opt-in rules.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.