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MN HF3679
MN HF3679Telecommunications; prohibited practices added, missed repair appointments credit provided, and municipal and local telecommunications service governing provisions modified.
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Introduced
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; adding certain prohibited practices; providing for a missed repair appointments credit; modifying provisions governing municipal and local telecommunications service; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 237.121; 237.19; 429.021, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 237.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to telecommunications regulations in Minnesota. It adds new prohibited practices for telephone companies and telecommunications carriers, including requiring them to provide prorated refunds for cancelled services. It also mandates that local exchange carriers provide a $25 credit to customers if a repair technician fails to show up for a scheduled appointment, with some exceptions. The bill modifies provisions governing municipal and local telecommunications services, including allowing municipalities to enter into joint ventures with telecommunications organizations. Additionally, it updates the list of improvements that municipalities are authorized to make, including allowing them to construct or maintain communications facilities, as long as they do not discriminate against private competitors.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Commerce Finance and Policy (on 03/04/2024)
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