Bill > HB5123

This bill amends the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act by updating and clarifying definitions related to video services and telecommunications. The bill modifies the definition of "video service" to more precisely describe the types of video programming and delivery technologies covered under the act, explicitly excluding certain services like commercial mobile services, direct-to-home satellite services, and internet-based content streaming. The bill updates the reference date for "incumbent video provider" to January 1, 2007, and adds a specification about the Michigan Public Service Commission's creation. It also introduces or refines definitions for terms such as IPTV (internet protocol television), low-income household, public rights-of-way, and video service provider. The bill ensures that existing franchise agreements remain valid and that providers continue to meet compensation requirements for using public rights-of-way. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive and current framework for regulating video service providers, reflecting the evolving landscape of telecommunications and digital media delivery technologies.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5123