SMS isn’t optional anymore.
If Illinois House Bill 4428 passes, circuit clerks will be required, by law, to send text message reminders for court appearances.
Not encouraged. Not suggested. Required.
HB 4428 will mandate:
- Circuit clerks must send SMS reminders for every court date
- At least two messages per appearance (including a day-before reminder)
- Message content and delivery must be tracked and stored
- Virtual hearing links must be included when applicable
- Clerks must actively collect and maintain phone numbers
But many don’t know that you can’t just “start texting” in the U.S.
To send compliant application-to-person (A2P) business text messages (for any business, not just the government) you need approved 10DLC registration—and that doesn’t happen overnight, it can take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks or more.
It’s a process of brand vetting and campaign approval, with final sign-off from the US mobile carriers. All BEFORE your first message can be delivered.
If you haven’t been utilizing SMS until now, you need to get ahead of the gavel and get registered or:
- Messages will not deliver
- Court cases will have to be postponed or rescheduled
- Playing catch-up will start the minute Illinois HB 4428 passes
- You’ll be explaining delays instead of improving communication
If you wait to start, you’ll be waiting to send.
Learn more about how CompleteSMS can help you prepare for Illinois house bill 4428.
The staff at CompleteSMS guide you through the process, so you’re registered and compliant on day one. Schedule a demo today.
