What are the calling hours in Rhode Island?

Telemarketing calls in Rhode Island are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Rhode Island have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Rhode Island has enacted its own telemarketing law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.2) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Rhode Island?

No. Rhode Island does not require a separate telemarketer registration at this time.

What is the penalty per violation in Rhode Island?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Rhode Island is $10,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation.

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Rhode Island Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Rhode Island

Per Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$100,000,000

= exposure

Overview

Rhode Island maintains a DNC list under R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61 and prohibits autodialed and prerecorded calls without consent. Penalties up to $10,000 per violation through AG enforcement. Rhode Island is an all-party consent state for call recording under § 11-35-21, adding risk for recorded calls.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Written Consent Required	Required
Prerecorded	Written Consent Required	Required
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Prior Express	—
MMS	Written Consent Required	Required

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Providence Insurance Marketing Group

$110,000

Sep 2024 · insurance

Insurance marketer settled for prerecorded calls without consent.

Ocean State Home Improvement LLC

$145,000

May 2024 · home services

RI AG enforced telemarketer registration and DNC compliance.

FTC Operation Stop Scam Calls (RI portion)

Aug 2023 · mixed

FTC nationwide sweep covering RI consumers.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteR.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.2

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionNo

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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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 →