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- Referred to consumer protection
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to cell phone contracts
Purpose or general idea
To require cell phone providers to ask their customers if they would like to be provided with a physical copy of their contract as well as to provide consumers with a physical copy of any changes to their contract.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 states that mobile or cellular phone providers are required to ask customers if they would like to be provided with a physical copy of their service or any other contract when the consumer enters into a contract for sale of a mobile phone, or mobile phone service. Section 1 further requires providers to provide written notification of any changes to a service contract to consumers. Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
This legislation protects consumers by requiring cell phone providers to provide the opportunity to consumers to receive an actual physical copy of their cell phone contract. Most cell phone providers have consumers sign electronic versions of a contract acknowledging their contract but never actually provide a physical copy. Consumers do not realize the importance of having and holding onto their contract, as the contract contains such important information like early termination fees. It is also critically important to inform consumers of changes being made to their already in existence contract so that they can make prudent decisions based on changes made by their respective carrier.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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