Bill
S 4110
Bill S 4110 requires phone companies to alert customers to replace backup batteries and provide one free battery every three years, ensuring reliable service during outages.
Bill Number: S 4110
Title: Relates to requiring telephone companies to alert customers to replace telephone backup battery units and to provide one backup battery unit to each customer every three years
Status: Committed to Rules
Introduced: February 03, 2025
Classification: Bill
The primary purpose of Bill S 4110 is to enhance the reliability of telephone services by ensuring that customers are informed about the importance of backup battery units. These units are crucial for maintaining telephone service during power outages. The bill mandates that telephone companies take proactive steps to alert customers regarding the replacement of these batteries and to provide a new backup battery unit to each customer every three years.
Customer Alerts: Telephone companies are required to notify customers when it is time to replace their backup battery units. This alert system aims to ensure that customers are aware of the need for functional backup batteries, particularly in emergencies.
Provision of Backup Batteries: The bill stipulates that each customer must receive one backup battery unit every three years at no additional cost. This provision is intended to alleviate the financial burden on customers and ensure that they have access to a functioning backup battery.
Telephone Companies: The legislation places new obligations on telephone service providers to implement notification systems and manage the distribution of backup batteries.
Customers: All customers of telephone services who utilize backup battery units will benefit from the provisions of this bill, as they will receive regular alerts and free replacement batteries.
Bill S 4110 is related to several prior-session bills, including:
- S 4180
- S 2589
- S 8933
These related bills may address similar issues concerning telecommunications and customer service standards.
Bill S 4110 aims to improve the reliability of telephone services during power outages by ensuring that customers are informed about and provided with backup battery units. By mandating regular alerts and free battery replacements, the bill seeks to enhance public safety and service reliability for all telephone users.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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