FCC Establishes New Penalties and Requirements for Robocall Mitigation Database Filings
FCC Requires Annual Robocall Mitigation Database Recertification by March 1, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has announced that new Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) requirements will take effect February 5, 2026, establishing a $10,000 base forfeiture for each violation involving false or inaccurate RMD information and a $1,000 base forfeiture for failure to update information within required timeframes. Both penalties are assessed on a continuing violation basis until cured, meaning providers face daily penalties until deficient information is corrected.
Additional Provisions with Delayed Effective Dates
Additional RMD rules have been adopted but will not take effect until their announcement in a subsequent Federal Register publication. These include CORES update requirements, annual RMD recertification, and the addition of an application processing fee when created or updated RMD registrations.
Recommended Actions
Given the significant increase in penalty amounts, JSI recommends that providers conduct a thorough review of their current RMD filings to ensure accuracy and completeness before the February 5, 2026, effective date. This proactive approach can help avoid costly violations and ensure continued compliance with evolving robocall mitigation requirements.
For assistance with understanding these new penalty provisions or ensuring RMD compliance, please contact Bridget Alexander or Brett Hallagan.
