2009 Senate Bill 371 / 2010 Public Act 218

Let active military out of cell phone contract

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2009

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

June 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2009

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 11, 2009

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

Nov. 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To let military out of cell phone contracts if reassigned for at least 179 days, not 180.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 1 (details)

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.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 9, 2010