Loading chat...
MS HB825
Bill
Status
4/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Charles Beckett
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Exempts video services, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, commercial mobile services, and internet protocol-enabled services from Public Service Commission regulation and public utility classification.
-
Defines "video services" as video programming services including IPTV, "VoIP services" as real-time two-way voice communications using broadband connections, "commercial mobile services" per federal definition, and "IP-enabled services" as services using internet protocol technology.
-
Removes Public Service Commission jurisdiction over all services provided by certain regulated telecommunications utilities except for intrastate switched access service.
-
Retains Public Service Commission authority to approve and enforce interconnection agreements and resolve disputes between carriers consistent with federal telecommunications law, and grants exclusive jurisdiction over customer complaints for services remaining under regulation.
-
Effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Public utilities; revise jurisdiction of Public Service Commission to exclude certain technological services.
Last Action
Due From Governor 04/19/12
4/13/2012