Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has declared that July 3, 2023 is a legal holiday within the state. Due to Louisiana’s telemarketing laws, this means that sales calls will be banned.

Earlier this month, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the receipt of a single ringless voicemail (RVM) was sufficient to satisfy the Article III requirements for standing in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action.

State Restricted Do Not Call Dates

July 3, 2023 – Legal holiday*

• Louisiana

July 4, 2023 – Independence Day

• Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah

July 24, 2023 – Pioneer Day

• Utah

Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates

July 1, 2023 – Canada Day

• National

July 3, 2023 – Canada Day (observed)

• National

* The Governor of Louisiana has issued a proclamation declaring July 3, 2023 a legal holiday in the state. Telephone solicitations are prohibited, unless exempt, on that day.

May 2023 was a busy news month for telemarketing compliance and deliverability.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed amendments to the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA) on May 26.

State Restricted Do Not Call Dates

June 5, 2023 – Jefferson Davis' Birthday

• Alabama

June 14, 2023 – Flag Day

• Pennsylvania

June 17, 2023 – Juneteenth Day

• Louisiana

June 19, 2023 – Juneteenth National Freedom Day

• Utah

Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates

June 21, 2023 – Aboriginal Day

• Northwest Territories, Yukon

June 24, 2023 - St. Jean Baptiste Day

• Quebec