Bill > H3310

This bill aims to regulate payments for cable television services by prohibiting cable operators from requiring advance payments from subscribers, though subscribers can voluntarily offer them. It also mandates that cable operators must clearly itemize all rates and charges, and that bills are not due for at least 15 days after mailing, with a specific due date clearly stated. A subscriber's account will only be considered delinquent if payment is not received at least 30 days after the bill's due date. Furthermore, late charges can only be imposed if the subscriber is delinquent, has received a clear written notice of the late charge, and has been given at least 8 business days from the delinquency date to pay the outstanding balance, and late charges cannot be applied to disputed bill amounts. Finally, cable operators must provide subscribers with a written statement of account for each billing period and a final bill upon disconnection.