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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to payments for cable services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further regulate cable television systems in Massachusetts. It prohibits cable providers from requiring advance payment from subscribers, but allows subscribers to voluntarily offer and providers to accept such payments. It also requires cable providers to itemize all rates and charges, set a 15-day due date for bills, and define delinquency as non-payment 30 days after the due date. Additionally, the bill restricts late fees, requiring written notice and an 8-business day grace period before late fees can be assessed, and prohibits late fees on disputed amounts. Finally, the bill mandates that cable providers provide subscribers with a written statement of account for each billing period and a final bill at the time of disconnection.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
John Barrett (D),
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Denise Garlick (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
David Nangle (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2910 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2910.pdf |
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