CONSUMER FRAUD-WIRELESS PHONE
Summary
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that the new provisions may be referred to as the Cell Phone Lemon Law. Provides that if, within the period of a contract for wireless telephone service, a wireless telephone sold in conjunction with a contract for wireless telephone service requires repair or replacement on 3 or more occasions, the consumer may, in lieu of having the telephone repaired or replaced on the third or subsequent occasion: choose to cancel the contract for wireless telephone service without paying any early termination fee, penalty, or charge; or elect to upgrade or downgrade the telephone in accordance with specified provisions. Requires a wireless telephone service provider to give a consumer a written statement of the consumer's rights. Provides that any repair to or replacement of a telephone that was damaged or failed to work properly as a result of some action by the consumer is not covered by the listed Section. Makes violation of the new provisions an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 25, 2018
Last action Jan 9, 2019
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 25, 2018
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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