EARLY CELL PHONE CONTRACT

TERMINATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY

House Bill 5338

Sponsor:  Rep. Bill Caul

Committee:  Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

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A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5338 AS INTRODUCED 10-23-07

The bill would amend the Michigan Telecommunications Act to allow a wireless telecommunication service subscriber (cell phone user) who is called into active duty in the armed forces to cancel, without penalty, any contract with the wireless communication provider.  The subscriber, however, would remain responsible for any use charges incurred before termination. 

MCL 484.2304c.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There would be no fiscal impact on state and local government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jan Wisniewski

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.