Relates to requiring telephone companies to alert customers to replace telephone backup battery units and to provide one backup battery unit to each customer every three years
This bill requires telephone companies to send residential customers an annual notice about their backup power systems for home phone service. It mandates clear disclosures covering service limitations during outages, battery replacement costs, expected battery life, proper usage instructions, and self-testing guidance - separate from monthly bills. The notice must be written plainly in 11-point font and include specific details about how backup power works and how to maintain it. The law applies to customers using non-line-powered voice service equipment and expires in 2027.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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P
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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