HOUSE BILL 107

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 126

Sponsored By:

Delegates Morhaim, Cardin, and Zirkin

Entitled:

Telephone Companies - Billing for Unaffiliated Entity

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a telephone company from including, without prior authorization of a customer, a charge rendered to the customer on behalf of an unaffiliated entity.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/16

First Reading Economic Matters

2/12

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11

Delegate Jon S. Cardin, District 11

Delegate Bobby A. Zirkin, District 11

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

TELEPHONES

UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies

( 8-206 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered