Mailing & Fulfillment — Defeating ‘Do-Not-Mail’ Laws

The provisions of the bills vary. Some require mailers to register with state agencies and pay annual fees, but also allow exemptions based on express request, business contact during a specified period of time, small business status and political speech.

This year's legislative activity has occurred at the committee level in New Hampshire, Vermont, Hawaii, Tennessee, Maryland and Illinois. While there have been a few committee hearings, so far none of the bills has gained any significant support among state legislators. NPES has actively participated in Mail Moves America efforts to monitor and, in some cases, weigh in against these bills. To date, no federal legislation has been introduced, but anything is possible in an election year like 2008.