2008 Senate Bill 1201

Let active military out of cell phone contract

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To require cell phone companies to let military personnel called to active duty for at least 180 days out of their cell phone contract without penalties. This would also apply to the service member’s spouse.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

April 15, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 17, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described, and also adopt an amendment establishing that the bill's mandate would not apply to prepaid cell phone services.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 24, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 24, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security