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MN HF3845

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Steve Simon

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Requires telecommunications service providers to send written notice to business customers 60 to 90 days before contract termination, including a copy of the proposed renewal contract and a postage-paid postcard.

  • Gives customers three options: terminate without penalty by notifying the provider at least 10 days before termination, accept the renewal contract terms automatically, or request to discuss different terms within 30 days.

  • Allows customers who choose to discuss renewal terms to terminate without penalty if no agreement is reached, while preserving customers' existing contract obligations.

  • Permits providers to deliver required documents electronically at the customer's request.

  • Effective October 1, 2010, applies to all telecommunications service contracts for business customers entered into on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Contract renewals procedures specified for telecommunications services for business customers.

Last Action

House: Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor

5/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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