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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated November 2010

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

Pennsylvania SMS Compliance Compliance

Text message marketing compliance rules in Pennsylvania

Mini-TCPA State — 73 Pa. Stat. § 2241 et seq.

Pennsylvania has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for SMS Compliance 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.

Checkbox ConsentValid
Statute47 U.S.C. § 227; 73 Pa. Stat. § 201-1 et seq.

SMS marketing to PA consumers follows federal TCPA requirements. Prior express written consent needed for automated marketing texts. The FCC one-to-one consent rule (effective Jan 2025) means purchased lead lists with bundled consent are unusable. PA UTPCPL provides an additional enforcement layer for deceptive text marketing practices. No separate state SMS statute exists.

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM9:00 PM
RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$1,000
Willful Violation$3,000
Private Right of ActionYES

SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist

01Obtain express written consent before sending marketing texts
02Use compliant opt-in language identifying your company
03Honor STOP/OPT-OUT/UNSUBSCRIBE replies immediately
04Send opt-out confirmation within one text
05Disclose message frequency at opt-in
06Include "Msg & Data rates may apply" disclosure
07Do not send texts during prohibited hours
08Scrub against DNC lists before campaigns
09Check if state requires one-to-one consent
10Register 10DLC campaigns before sending
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 →