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IL HB3584

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Silvana Tabares

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Cable and video providers must cease charging rental fees for internet modems once a customer has paid an amount equal to the modem's cost, upon the customer's election to discontinue rental charges.

  • Providers must include notice in each billing statement informing customers of the option to discontinue modem rental charges and disclosing rights and responsibilities related to modem maintenance.

  • This provision amends the Cable and Video Customer Protection Article of the Public Utilities Act (220 ILCS 5/22-501).

Legislative Description

CABLE EQUIP RENTAL OPTION

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Consumer Protection3/10/2015
Rules2/26/2015

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