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NC H484

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the North Carolina Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to expand and supplement protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act for military service members and their dependents.

  • Allows servicemembers to terminate prepaid entertainment contracts and contracts for telecommunications, internet, television, and satellite radio services without early termination charges when ordered to relocate for at least 90 days of military service.

  • Requires service providers to refund prepaid fees within 60 days of contract termination and prohibits resubscription charges beyond standard installation or equipment fees.

  • Establishes civil enforcement authority for the Attorney General and private right of action for servicemembers, with remedies including injunctions, restitution, damages, and civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.

  • Requires the North Carolina National Guard to post servicemembers' rights under both state and federal law on its website; becomes effective October 1, 2017 for contracts entered into, renewed, or modified on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Judiciary I

4/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I4/27/2017
Judiciary IV4/19/2017
Judiciary I4/6/2017
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs3/28/2017

Full Bill Text

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