SENATE BILL 1008

Sponsored By:

Senator Exum

Entitled:

Wireless Telephone Service - Trial Periods and Termination of Service

Synopsis:

Requiring wireless telephone service providers to provide customers with a specified trial period during which the customer may terminate service without incurring specified fees, charges, or penalties; requiring wireless telephone service providers to reduce by a specified amount specified fees and penalties related to the termination of service after the end of the trial period; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/24

First Reading Senate Rules

3/5

Re-referred Finance

3/10

Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Fees -see also- Attys` Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes; Reimb Rates.

Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Unfair Trade Practices

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Commercial Law

( 13-301 , 13-301 , 13-301 , 14-1322 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered