SCHOOL WIRELESS TELCOM AMP ACT
Summary
Creates the School Wireless Telecommunications Amplifier Act. Provides that wireless communications carriers must provide and install bidirectional amplifiers in a school upon request of a school administrator to support adequate radio or wireless telephone communications for public safety providers. Provides that willful violations of the Act are subject to the penalties and sanctions provided under the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2020
Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School
lower
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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