| Date of Action |
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2018 |
committed to rules |
| Feb 06, 2018 |
advanced to third reading |
| Feb 05, 2018 |
2nd report cal. |
| Jan 30, 2018 |
1st report cal.332 |
| Jan 03, 2018 |
referred to energy and telecommunications |
| Jun 21, 2017 |
committed to rules |
| Jun 06, 2017 |
advanced to third reading |
| Jun 05, 2017 |
2nd report cal. amended (t) 6142a |
| May 24, 2017 |
1st report cal.1354 |
| May 11, 2017 |
referred to energy and telecommunications |
Senate Bill S6142A
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2017-S6142 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9788
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Public Service Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §92-f, Pub Serv L
2017-S6142 - Summary
Requires telecommunications companies providing prepaid card services to provide certain levels of call quality; requires providers of prepaid calling services to disclose on every prepaid calling card the parent corporation of such provider and the telephone numbers of the federal and state agencies with which complaints against such provider may be filed.
2017-S6142 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6142
TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the public service law, in relation
to telephone call quality for prepaid calling services
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This bill would compel companies providing prepaid calling card
services to maintain call quality standards that do not hinder
adequate communication. Further, the legislation mandates that the
Public Service Commission shall commence a proceeding to review
existing call quality associated with prepaid calling cards, as well
as to develop rules on how to best monitor this call quality.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section one of the bill adds a new Subdivision 8 to Section 92-f of
the Public Service Law.
Section two of the bill sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION :
Throughout the State, many New Yorkers rely on the use of prepaid
calling cards to remain in contact with friends and family from around
the world. Often times, prepaid calling cards at sold at rates that
2017-S6142 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
6142
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
May 11, 2017
___________
Introduced by Sen. PERALTA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommuni-
cations
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to telephone call
quality for prepaid calling services
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subdivision 8 of section 92-f of the public service law is
renumbered subdivision 9 and a new subdivision 8 is added to read as
follows:
8. TELEPHONE CALL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS. ANY COMPANY THAT PROVIDES
PREPAID CALLING SERVICES THROUGH PREPAID CALLING CARDS SHALL ENSURE THE
QUALITY OF THE CALLS. QUALITY OF THE CALLS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE
LIMITED TO, MAINTAINING A STEADY CONNECTION, AVOIDING ECHOING THAT
INTERRUPTS TELEPHONE CALL CLARITY, AND AVOIDING EXCESSIVE STATIC THAT
HINDERS ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION. THE COMMISSION SHALL COMMENCE A
PROCEEDING TO REVIEW CALL QUALITY OF TELEPHONE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH
THE USE OF CARDS AND ESTABLISH RULES ON HOW TO MONITOR CALL QUALITY.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall
have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11579-03-7
2017-S6142A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A9788
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Public Service Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §92-f, Pub Serv L
2017-S6142A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Requires telecommunications companies providing prepaid card services to provide certain levels of call quality; requires providers of prepaid calling services to disclose on every prepaid calling card the parent corporation of such provider and the telephone numbers of the federal and state agencies with which complaints against such provider may be filed.
2017-S6142A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6142A
TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the public service law, in relation
to disclosure by providers of prepaid calling services and telephone
call quality for prepaid calling services
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This bill would compel companies providing prepaid calling card
services to maintain call quality standards that do not hinder
adequate communication. Further, the legislation mandates that the
Public Service Commission shall commence a proceeding to review
existing call quality associated with prepaid calling cards, as well
as to develop rules on how to best monitor this call quality.
Finally, the legislation seeks to ensure that consumers are made aware
of who is manufacturing their prepaid calling cards, as well ways to
file a complaint with regard to inadequate service.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
Section one of the bill amends Subdivision 2 of Section 92-f of the
Public Services Law.
Section two of the bill adds a new Subdivision 8 to Section 92-f of
the Public Service Law.
2017-S6142A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
6142--A
Cal. No. 1354
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
May 11, 2017
___________
Introduced by Sen. PERALTA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommuni-
cations -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first
report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and
ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to disclosure by
providers of prepaid calling services and telephone call quality for
prepaid calling services
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 92-f of the public service law, as
added by chapter 651 of the laws of 1999, is amended to read as follows:
2. Disclosure requirements. Any company that provides prepaid calling
services through prepaid calling cards shall be required to print legi-
bly on each card the following information:
a. name of the company;
b. NAME OF THE PARENT CORPORATION THAT OWNS THE COMPANY;
C. toll-free customer service number;
[c.] D. toll-free network access number, if such number is required to
access service;
[d.] E. authorization code, if such code is required to access
service;
[e.] F. any expiration date or expiration policy; [and]
[f.] G. instructions for use of the card[.]; AND
H. THE APPROPRIATE TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERN-
MENT ENTITIES WITH WHICH A PERSON MAY FILE A COMPLAINT.
§ 2. Subdivision 8 of section 92-f of the public service law is renum-
bered subdivision 9 and a new subdivision 8 is added to read as follows:
8. TELEPHONE CALL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS. ANY COMPANY THAT PROVIDES
PREPAID CALLING SERVICES THROUGH PREPAID CALLING CARDS SHALL ENSURE THE
QUALITY OF THE CALLS. QUALITY OF THE CALLS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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