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MA H1768

Further regulating cable television systems


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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