Idaho Consent Requirements
What consent you need before calling or texting consumers in Idaho
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Level | One-to-One | ATDS Broader | Checkbox Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Call | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
| SMS | Written Consent Required | No | No | Valid |
| AI Voice | Written Consent Required | No | No | Valid |
| Prerecorded | Written Consent Required | No | No | Not Sufficient |
| Ringless Voicemail | Written Consent Required | No | No | Valid |
| MMS | Written Consent Required | No | No | Valid |
| Fax | Prior Express | No | No | Valid |
Channel Details
Voice Call
Notes
Idaho follows federal TCPA consent requirements. No state-specific consent standard beyond federal rules. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is permitted for cold outreach. Registration with the AG is the primary state-level obligation.
ATDS Definition
Idaho does not define ATDS independently. Federal TCPA definition applies (post-Facebook v. Duguid): equipment using random or sequential number generator to store or produce numbers AND dial them.
Exemptions
EBR and B2B exemptions follow federal standards
Statute
Idaho Code § 48-1003; 47 U.S.C. § 227
SMS
Notes
No Idaho-specific SMS telemarketing statute. Federal TCPA governs entirely. Written consent required for marketing texts to cell phones. FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies.
ATDS Definition
Federal ATDS definition applies. No state-level SMS marketing statute. Marketing texts via automated systems require prior express written consent under federal TCPA.
Exemptions
Informational/transactional texts may require only prior express consent
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
AI Voice
Notes
AI voice calls to Idaho consumers follow federal rules exclusively. Prior express written consent for marketing. FTC requires AI disclosure at call start. No state-specific AI voice regulation.
ATDS Definition
No Idaho-specific AI voice regulation. Federal TCPA and FTC rules apply. AI voice calls using automated dialing are robocalls under federal law.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227; 16 CFR Part 310
Prerecorded
Notes
Prerecorded calls follow federal TCPA. Written consent for marketing prerecorded calls to cell phones. Prerecorded calls to residential landlines require prior express consent.
ATDS Definition
Federal TCPA definition applies. Prerecorded messages to cell phones require prior express written consent for marketing.
Exemptions
Emergency and healthcare calls have federal exemptions
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(A)
Ringless Voicemail
Notes
RVM follows federal TCPA guidance. Treat as requiring prior express written consent for marketing. Low state-level litigation risk but federal exposure applies.
ATDS Definition
No Idaho-specific RVM regulation. FCC guidance treats RVM as a "call" under TCPA.
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
MMS
Notes
MMS follows identical federal TCPA framework as SMS in Idaho. No state-specific distinction.
ATDS Definition
Same as SMS — federal ATDS definition applies. MMS marketing via automated systems requires prior express written consent.
Exemptions
Same exemptions as SMS
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227
Fax
Notes
Fax solicitations follow federal JFPA rules. EBR exemption available with opt-out notice on each fax.
ATDS Definition
Federal Junk Fax Prevention Act governs. Unsolicited commercial fax advertising prohibited.
Exemptions
EBR exemption under JFPA with opt-out notice
Statute
47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(C)
What Counts as Valid Consent
Recipient must have previously expressed willingness to receive calls/texts. Oral consent typically sufficient.
Written consent required — electronic (checkbox, signature) or signed paper. Must be clear and conspicuous. Cannot be a precondition of purchase.
Universal rule: Consent must be freely given — it cannot be a condition of purchasing a product or service. Bundled consent (buried in terms of service) is not valid for TCPA purposes.
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