House Sponsors: GARRETT. Short description: PHONE RATE INCREASE NOTICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Provides that telecommunications carriers must provide notice of a rate increase 60 days before the increase takes effect. Requires the notice to be by mail with the customer's billing statement. Requires those carriers to provide notified customers with a toll-free telephone number to call regarding the rate increase. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status