90th General Assembly
Summary of HB0865
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House Sponsors:
CROSS-DART.

Short description: 
TELECOM-CONSUMER CHOICE                                                    

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the  Tenant  Telecommunication  Freedom  Act.   Prohibits      
   leases  between  landlords and tenants from containing provisions that      
   restrict a tenant's choice of telecommunications carrier.  Amends  the      
   Plat  Act  to  provide  that  any  portion of platted premises that is      
   designated as a way or easement for public service facilities, utility      
   facilities, or community antenna television services shall  be  deemed      
   an  easement  granted to every provider of utility services authorized      
   to provide services.  Effective immediately.                                
        HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1.                                                 
          Adds reference to:                                                   
          220 ILCS 5/10-108               from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 10-108        
        Prohibits a landlord from unreasonably restricting  access  to  a      
   building for purposes of making telecommunications services available.      
   Authorizes  the  Commerce  Commission to act upon complaints regarding      
   violations of the Act.  Effective immediately.                              
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   1     SENATE -   0


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