MA S188

Bill

MA S188

Relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to mobile wireless contracts and agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 93 of the General Laws to add a new section that protects consumers who purchase mobile wireless devices and contracts. Specifically, it states that a contract agreement between a consumer and a mobile wireless carrier will not be binding or enforceable against a consumer if they lose wireless service or experience "dead zones" (areas with no or very poor signal) for 30 days or more at their primary residence, place of business, or employment. In such situations, consumers will be allowed to cancel their contract with the mobile wireless carrier without any penalty or further obligation, provided they offer reasonable proof of their primary residency or place of business/employment to the carrier.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Mike Rush (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2357 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S188

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S188
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S188
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S188.pdf

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