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TN HB0141
Bill
Status
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hale
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AI Summary
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Limits billing after service cancellation for telephone, cable TV, internet, and broadband providers effective July 1, 2025
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Cancellations in the first half of a billing cycle allow providers to charge only through the remainder of that cycle with no subsequent billing
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Cancellations in the second half of a billing cycle permit charging for the remainder plus up to one additional billing cycle
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Applies to for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities providing covered services, but does not prohibit minimum contract duration terms
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Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, subject to its penalties and remedies
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 47 and Title 65, relative to consumer billing.
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 154
5/2/2025