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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to payments for cable services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill further regulates cable television systems by prohibiting cable providers from requiring advance payments from subscribers, requiring them to itemize all rates and charges, and establishing a 30-day grace period before a subscriber account is considered delinquent. It also restricts the imposition of late charges, requires written late charge notices, and 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 (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1768 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1768.pdf |
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