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Tense new rules for ‘requests’ under city’s plan    (https://www.the-sun.com/author/joseph-brogan/) Joseph Brogan  , Reporter   Published:  10:55, 12 Oct 2026  | Updated:  14:33, 12 Oct 2026    (https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.the-sun.com)       Add us as a preferred source           (https://www.the-sun.com/)              (https://x.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-sun.com%2Fnews%2F17133907%2Fnew-solicitation-salesman-law-knocking-doors-springfield-massachusetts&text=A%200%20fee%20for%20knocking%20on%20doors?%20Tense%20new%20'requests'%20rules%20under%20city's%20plan)      (https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-sun.com%2Fnews%2F17133907%2Fnew-solicitation-salesman-law-knocking-doors-springfield-massachusetts&t=A%200%20fee%20for%20knocking%20on%20doors?%20Tense%20new%20'requests'%20rules%20under%20city's%20plan)       (index.html#thesun-openweb-comments-container)   Comment now   Next        AMERICANS could soon be fined $300 just for knocking on doors under a new law in one US city. The (https://www.the-sun.com/motors/17117342/connecticut-left-lane-highway-passing-law/) new rule aims to stop what local leaders call “aggressive and threatening behavior” that some residents have been subjected to. (Close-up of a man in a business suit knocking on a black door.)  Homeowners getting frequent knocks on their door can get visitors off their property easier than ever before under the proposal Credit: Getty   (Senior woman greeting home caregiver at front door)  The change, if it goes into effect, would introduce new regulations and restrictions for door-to-door salespersons in Springfield, Massachusetts Credit: Getty   Advertisement   The newest proposed ordinance in the city of (https://www.the-sun.com/money/17077919/hobby-lobby-bjs-wholesale-club-sold-springfield-crossing-massachusetts/) Springfield, Massachusetts , about 25 miles north of (https://www.the-sun.com/news/16290790/pet-owners-strict-cat-dog-limits-fines-connecticut/) Hartford, Connecticut , would introduce sweeping regulations on (https://www.the-sun.com/money/14277144/homeowners-knock-door-offering-deals-home-realtors/) door-to-door salesmen and their tactics . Under the change, businesses sending out salesmen to knock on doors in the area would be required to register with the (https://www.the-sun.com/news/16658199/entire-police-force-fired-evidence-room-break-in/) police department and could only send these salespersons out from 10am to 6pm each day. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter   Thank you!    (thesuncom) (a3f689e029)  (/news/17133907/new-solicitation-salesman-law-knocking-doors-springfield-massachusetts/)  (news) () Email address      Please provide a valid email.    (Sign up)   Your info will be used in accordance with our (https://newsprivacy.co.uk/) Privacy Policy   You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email.   (1)    Sales reps would also need to wear an identification badge and carry proof of their registration with the Springfield Police Department. While these regulations would be new under the proposal, it would also up the established fines for (https://www.the-sun.com/motors/14973666/car-salesman-dealership-hard-sell-fatigue-tactics-tiktok-driver/) aggressive sales tactics if passed. Read More New Law Proposals   (https://www.the-sun.com/news/17116114/casino-loosen-gambling-rules-new-fines-new-jersey/)   BETS ARE OFF Casinos across entire state set to loosen gambling restrictions under new bill     (https://www.the-sun.com/money/17036073/homeowners-brace-for-major-hoa-fee-hikes/)   HOA SHOCK American homeowners brace for major HOA fee hikes under potential new state law        Currently, salespeople can be (https://www.the-sun.com/motors/15809498/new-ebike-license-law-new-jersey/) fined $50 per infraction when using aggressive tactics, but the new law would up this to (https://www.the-sun.com/news/16227217/sidewalk-law-cycling-pedestrians-fines-driving/) $300 if it goes into effect. These changes are coming as a result of residential complaints made to City Councilor Gerry Martin when he was canvassing local neighborhoods during his City Council campaign last year. “People selling solar panels are the worst offenders, but there’s pest control and other pop-up businesses,” said Martin to local outlet (https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/10/springfield-eyes-new-rules-to-regulate-door-to-door-sale-representatives.html) MassLive . “It prohibits aggressive and threatening behavior and when a resident says no the expectation is they leave,” he added of the law’s intents and goals. 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