2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 449

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Senator Frosh
Entitled:
Wireless Telephone Services - Definitions, Exemptions, and Consumer Protection

Synopsis:

Authorizing wireless telephone customers to cancel their contracts and return specified equipment under specified circumstances; exempting specified provisions of law from wireless telephone service; requiring the Public Service Commission (PSC) to adopt specified regulations and authorizing the PSC to conduct investigations and have access to records of wireless telephone companies; providing that the People's Counsel has specified duties and powers; and defining terms.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Finance
2/5
Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/12
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Public Utility Companies
( 1-101 , 8-501 , 8-502 , 8-503 , 8-504 , 8-505 , 8-506 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered