Senate Sponsors: MOLARO. House Sponsors: WAIT-MCKEON-DAVIS,MONIQUE-FLOWERS Short description: PHONE CALL CARD NO EXPIRATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that the sale of telecommunications calling time on a prepaid basis may not include a requirement that the purchaser must use the prepaid calling time within a specified time period. Provides that a violation is a business offense subject to a fine of not more than $5,000. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes all substantive provisions. Leaves a caption only. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 4. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that the sale of telecommunications calling time by means of a prepaid calling card may not include a requirement that the purchaser must use the prepaid calling time within a specified time period unless the expiration date runs from the date of first use or unless the specific expiration date is disclosed on the face of the card. Provides that a violation is a business offense subject to a fine of not more than $5,000. Excludes calling time used for cellular communications or cards for which the consumer pays no charge. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that prepaid calling cards must disclose either the date of expiration of the prepaid services or the expiration policy applicable to the services. Removes the penalty provisions. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status