BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5860: Wireless device contracts

Concerning the early termination of wireless communications device contracts.

Summary

  • A contract for a wireless communications device may be canceled upon the request of the subscriber for any reason up to 30 days after entering into the contract without the subscriber incurring any early termination fees. Any early termination fees beyond the initial 30-day period must be prorated equally among the remaining term of the wireless communications device contract.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5860), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rodney Tom (D-48)
Introduced
February 4, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010

AN ACT Relating to the early termination of wireless communications device contracts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection.

SB 5860 in other sessions

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