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Massachusetts

๐Ÿ•Last updated: October 2026ยท Updated for 2026
Two-Party Consent Required
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, ยง 99
LEGAL CALLING HOURS
8 AM โ€“ 9 PM
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Based on the recipient's local time zone, per federal TCPA rules.

DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY

Follows the National DNC Registry.

PENALTIES

Massachusetts treats illegal recording as a criminal offense, with civil liability also available to the recorded party.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUTBOUND AT SCALE

Massachusetts is notable for being one of the few states where the criminal statute has been actively enforced against secret recordings, not just cited in civil suits.

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General information for awareness purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and specific situations vary, consult a licensed attorney in your state before making compliance decisions.