Many states have robocall laws that go beyond federal TCPA protections. Find out what your state offers.
California has the broadest protections under CalOPPA and CCPA, with additional state robocall restrictions. Florida updated its Telephone Solicitation Act with stricter penalties and expanded definitions. New York requires telemarketing registration and imposes steep fines for violations.
Other notably protective states include Texas (aggressive attorney general enforcement), Illinois (strong biometric privacy laws that extend to voice recordings), and Michigan (one of the first states with automated call restrictions).
Several states maintain their own Do Not Call lists that supplement the federal list: Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming among others. Registering on your state list provides an additional layer of protection for intrastate calls.
State lists often have stronger enforcement mechanisms than the federal list, with state attorneys general actively pursuing violations. Check your state's consumer protection website for registration information.
State attorneys general have become increasingly aggressive in prosecuting robocall operations. Multi-state enforcement actions — where 10-30 states join forces — have resulted in significant penalties and injunctions against major robocall operations.
Many states have established dedicated robocall task forces or consumer hotlines. Filing complaints with your state AG is often more effective than federal complaints because state agencies have smaller caseloads and stronger local enforcement tools.
Federal law (TCPA, TRACED Act) sets the baseline. State laws add: broader definitions of prohibited calls, higher penalties, additional registration requirements for telemarketers, and in some cases, private rights of action that don't exist at the federal level.
The combination of federal and state enforcement creates multiple layers of accountability. A single robocall operation can face action from the FCC, FTC, and multiple state AGs simultaneously.
Find your state's consumer protection office at naag.org (National Association of Attorneys General). Most state AG websites have a consumer complaint form for reporting unwanted calls.
Many states also offer consumer protection hotlines (often toll-free) staffed by people who can guide you through the complaint process and connect you with relevant resources.
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