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CT HB05469

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits certified competitive video service providers, cable franchise holders, and community antenna television companies from withdrawing programming from their channel lineups during contract renewal negotiations for that programming, effective October 1, 2010.

  • Classifies violations of the programming withdrawal prohibition as unfair trade practices under Connecticut General Statutes section 42-110b.

  • Aims to ensure consistent channel offerings for cable and satellite television customers throughout the contract negotiation period.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Cable Subscriber Rights.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology

3/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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