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CT SB00019

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Cable companies and certified competitive video service providers cannot charge subscribers for service after the date of disconnection, downgrade, or cancellation request.

  • No charges may be imposed for total disconnection of service, and any charges for service downgrade cannot exceed the company's actual costs.

  • Subscribers who request disconnection before the last day of their monthly billing period are entitled to a pro rata rebate for all remaining days in that billing period.

  • The only exception to the no-charge rule is if the subscriber prevents the company or provider from disconnecting service within a reasonable time.

  • The bill takes effect October 1, 2023, and amends Section 16-333m of the general statutes.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Fiber Optic Providers And Cable Companies From Charging Customers Through The End Of The Billing Cycle After A Subscription Is Cancelled.

Last Action

File Number 192

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology1/11/2023

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