Connecticut TCPA and telemarketing law
Connecticut has its own telemarketing statute with a private right of action. Its consent standard is stricter than the current federal one.
| Statute | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-288a; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-570c | ↗ |
| Consent standard | Prior express written consent | ↗ |
| Stricter than federal | Yes | ↗ |
| Private right of action | Yes | ↗ |
| Statutory damages | $500 / violation | ↗ |
| Covers text messages | Yes | ↗ |
| Cure period | Not yet verified |
Connecticut's telemarketing law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-284 et seq., rewritten in 2023) bars a telemarketer from making a telephonic sales call to a consumer without the consumer's prior express written consent. A telephonic sales call includes live calls, automated dialing, recorded messages, soundboard technology and text, media or over-the-top messages to Connecticut residents or Connecticut area codes. The consent must be a signed written agreement naming the means of contact and the phone number. Calls are limited to 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., callers must identify themselves and the purpose within ten seconds, and opt-out requests must be honored.
Violations are unfair trade practices under CUTPA and carry a state fine of up to $20,000 each. Separately, § 52-570c bars using a device that automatically sends recorded telephone messages offering goods or services, and anyone aggrieved can sue for $500 per violation plus costs and attorney fees.
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-288a; Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-570c ↗