Washington SMS Compliance Compliance
Text message marketing compliance rules in Washington
Mini-TCPA State — RCW 80.36 (Automatic Dialing & Announcing Devices); RCW 19.190 (CEMA)
Washington has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for SMS Compliance operations here.
Consent Requirements
CEMA is the primary risk for SMS in Washington. Each unsolicited commercial text = $500 minimum statutory damages ($1,000 willful). Prior consent or an existing business relationship is required. Combined with federal TCPA and FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025), purchased lead lists are high-risk for WA text campaigns. Build first-party opt-in lists.
Calling Rules
SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist
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