Proposed Rules to Stop Caller ID Spoofing and Spam Calls

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would force telecommunications providers to actively filter out spoofed calls and verify the origin of phone traffic, potentially reducing the volume of fraudulent robocalls and scams reaching Florida residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Telecommunications companies

These companies must implement new authentication technology, block specific types of traffic, and file certifications with federal regulators or face significant financial penalties.

Law enforcement agencies

These agencies are exempt from the restrictions on manipulating caller ID information, allowing them to continue authorized activities.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would require phone companies to block calls and texts with fake or manipulated caller ID information and mandate the use of advanced authentication technology to verify caller identities. It establishes civil penalties of $250,000 for telecommunications companies that fail to comply with these anti-fraud requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill stop all spam calls?

The bill mandates that companies block calls with manipulated caller ID information and implement authentication frameworks, which are designed to reduce spoofing, but it does not guarantee the elimination of all unsolicited calls.

Are there any exceptions to these rules?

Yes, the rules do not apply to authorized law enforcement activities or situations where a court order specifically authorizes the manipulation of caller ID information.

What happens if a phone company fails to comply?

A telecommunications company can be held and subject to a penalty of $250,000 for each violation.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this legislation would force telecommunications providers to actively filter out spoofed calls and verify the origin of phone traffic, potentially reducing the volume of fraudulent robocalls and scams reaching Florida residents.

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Voting Record

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Favorable

Total

9

Yes

9

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (9)

Clay Yarborough

Republican · yes

Dave Smith

Republican · yes

Tom Leek

Republican · yes

Debbie Mayfield

Republican · yes

Tommy Wright

Republican · yes

Tracie Davis

Democratic · yes

LaVon Bracy Davis

Democratic · yes

Stan McClain

Republican · yes

Kristen Arrington

Democratic · yes

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Mandatory Authentication

The bill shifts from voluntary industry standards to a state-mandated requirement for STIR/SHAKEN implementation with specific financial penalties for non-compliance.

Federal Communications Commission