FCC Proposes New TCPA Consent Revocation Rules
The FCC has circulated proposed revisions to its consent-revocation rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act for consideration at its September 30, 2026 meeting. The proposal would remove the wholesale revocation provision and allow callers to designate an exclusive method for revoking consent. Health care providers that use automated calls or texts may need to adjust compliance practices if the changes are adopted.
The FCC has placed proposed TCPA consent-revocation revisions on its September 30, 2026 meeting agenda. If adopted largely as proposed, they would take effect 30 days after Federal Register publication and replace the twice-delayed January 2027 start date for the earlier broad revocation ruling.
The draft would remove the all-or-nothing rule. A revocation would usually apply only to the type of informational automated call or text that prompted it. However, opting out of an ad or telemarketing call would still stop all future advertising or telemarketing robocalls from that caller. Callers could designate exclusive opt-out methods, such as keypress, standardized reply words, or a website or phone number, if clearly disclosed.
Health care providers relying on automated calls or texts may need to revise consent practices if the proposal is adopted. Patients could see fewer unwanted messages, but also may face more limited ways to stop all automated communications at once. Because callers could choose exclusive opt-out channels, some individuals might find opting out less convenient unless instructions are clear. The changes could affect payment reminders, fraud alerts, and authentication messages.