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CT HB06534
Bill
Status
3/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
General Law Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires providers of telecommunications, cable, video, television, and internet services to disclose to consumers: estimated total monthly bill including all charges and fees, contract terms and duration, any rate increases with effective dates and new bill estimates, and cancellation rights if actual bill exceeds estimate by more than 5 percent.
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Allows consumers to cancel contracts at any time without penalty if their actual monthly bill exceeds the provided estimate by more than 5 percent.
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Voids any transaction entered into in violation of these disclosure requirements, making it unenforceable by the service provider.
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Takes effect October 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Certain Disclosures To Consumers Of Telecommunications Services, Community Antenna Television Services, Certified Competitive Video Services, Television Services And Internet Services.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Energy and Technology
4/6/2011