House Sponsors: MCGUIRE. Short description: CONS FRAUD-INTERNET ACCOUNTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that an Internet service provider that provides free usage to a new customer in this State must cancel the customer's account when the free usage is exhausted unless, before the end of the period, the customer affirmatively communicates to the Internet service provider by electronic mail, telephone, or U.S. Postal Service mail that the customer wishes the account to remain open. Provides that an Internet service provider must not charge the customer for service after the date an account is canceled in accordance with these requirements. Provides that an Internet service provider who violates these provisions commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status