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NY S06485

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Bonacic

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits providers of telephone, cellular telephone, television, internet, energy, or water services from imposing termination or early cancellation fees when a customer has deceased before the end of their service contract.

  • Violations are punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars.

  • The prohibition is subject to federal law and regulation.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits providers from imposing a fee for termination or early cancellation of certain service contracts in the event a customer has deceased before the end of such contract.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8630A

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection1/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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