What consent is required for Prerecorded Messages in Illinois?

Illinois has a mini-TCPA (815 ILCS 305 (Automatic Telephone Dialers Act); 815 ILCS 413 (Telephone Solicitations Act)) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Illinois?

Illinois restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Illinois?

Up to $500 per violation. Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Illinois?

Yes — Illinois requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Illinois Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2024

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Illinois Prerecorded Messages Compliance

Robocall and prerecorded message compliance rules in Illinois

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Mini-TCPA State — 815 ILCS 305 (Automatic Telephone Dialers Act); 815 ILCS 413 (Telephone Solicitations Act)

Illinois has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for Prerecorded Messages operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Federal one-to-one consent rule: vacated

The FCC rule requiring consent to name each seller was vacated by the Eleventh Circuit on January 24, 2025 and never took effect. Source

ATDS DefinitionBroader than federal

Checkbox ConsentValid

Statute815 ILCS 305/; 720 ILCS 5/17-52

Prerecorded messages to Illinois consumers require prior express written consent. Criminal liability (Class B misdemeanor) plus civil penalties (AG: $50,000; private: $500/call). Must identify caller and provide callback number within 30 seconds. Prohibited to emergency lines and healthcare facilities.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful ViolationNot yet verified

Private Right of ActionYES

Prerecorded Messages Compliance Checklist

01Prior express written consent required for most prerecorded calls

02Disclose name and phone number of calling company at start

03Provide automated opt-out mechanism during call

04Do not abandon calls — hang-up rate limits apply

05Cannot use prerecorded messages on cell phones without consent

06Apply same calling-hours restrictions as live calls

07Scrub DNC lists before every campaign

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Do not transmit inaccurate caller ID

10Document consent for every number you call

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →