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MS HB1064

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Holland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires telecommunications, cable television, and satellite television service providers to fully disclose in advertisements that customers are bound by service agreements lasting longer than six months, that service costs may increase after introductory periods, and that free or reduced-cost services may become paid services requiring affirmative opt-out.

  • Mandates that disclosure language use the same font size as introductory pricing in advertisements and prohibits use of asterisks to reference disclosure provisions.

  • Classifies failure to fully disclose these service terms as a deceptive trade practice under Mississippi's consumer protection laws.

  • Requires the Public Service Commission to provide complainants with a review of complaints against telecommunications service providers within seven days of filing.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Telecommunication; provide certain activity is a deceptive trade practice and require PSC to respond to complaints regarding in 7 days.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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