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DE HB121

Bill

Status

Passed

8/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 301 of Title 26 of the Delaware Code to establish a ceiling on switched access rates charged by public utilities.

  • Prohibits public utilities from assessing switched access rates higher than those set by the service provider serving the largest number of local exchange access lines in Delaware.

  • Provides regulatory parity by applying the same rate ceiling requirement that currently exists under Section 707 to all carriers regardless of regulatory scheme.

  • Closes a regulatory loophole and ensures equal treatment of all Delaware telecommunications carriers under unified rate standards.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 26 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rate Schedules And Rate Classifications.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance6/21/2011
Telecommunication Internet & Technology5/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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