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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2024

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$50,000

Registration

Required

Illinois Ringless Voicemail Compliance

RVM (ringless voicemail drop) compliance rules in Illinois

Mini-TCPA State — 815 ILCS 413/ (Restricted Call Registry Act)

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

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

ATDS DefinitionBroader than federal
Checkbox ConsentValid
Statute815 ILCS 305/; 720 ILCS 5/17-52

RVM is not specifically addressed in Illinois statute, but the broad ATDS and prerecorded message definitions likely cover it. Given the CRIMINAL penalties for unauthorized automated calls plus the RCRA private right of action plus potential BIPA exposure, Illinois is among the worst states for unauthorized RVM. Treat as requiring prior express written consent.

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM9:00 PM
RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$50,000
Willful Violation$50,000
Private Right of ActionYES

Ringless Voicemail Compliance Checklist

01Legal status is unsettled — treat as prerecorded call
02Obtain prior express written consent to be safe
03Check if your state has banned or restricted RVMs
04Include your company name and callback number in message
05Provide opt-out instructions in the message
06Honor opt-out requests from any channel
07Apply calling-hours rules — time of delivery matters
08Scrub DNC lists before sending
09Do not send to numbers on national or state DNC lists
10Consult counsel before deploying at scale in high-risk states
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 →