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Louisiana committee advances broadband notice bill after debate with providers
Summary
The House Commerce Committee on April 22 advanced HB 7-98, which would require clearer pricing and earlier notice for broadband and cable customers. Supporters said it promotes transparency; Charter and other providers warned the measure duplicates federal rules and could raise costs. The bill passed the committee as amended.
Representative Mike Johnson introduced House Bill 7-98, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, saying the measure requires simple, clear written disclosures about monthly price, fees and surcharges, contract terms, early-termination charges and any data limits, and — crucially — separate, conspicuous notice before price increases take effect. "It's about telling the truth in billing," Johnson said, arguing the bill simply ensures customers "are given an opportunity to remove that service if your budget doesn't allow it."
The committee adopted amendment set 3,533, which lawmakers said narrows and clarifies definitions, makes several technical fixes and provides that a…
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