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CA AB2443
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tina McKinnor
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AI Summary
- Requires the California Public Utilities Commission to develop a process allowing "carriers of last resort" telephone companies to be relieved of that designation by January 1, 2029
- Applies only in areas where customers have other options for voice service, meaning alternative providers exist
- Carriers of last resort are telephone companies obligated to provide basic local exchange service to any customer requesting it within a specified area
- Violations of commission orders implementing this requirement would constitute a crime under existing law
- No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because costs relate only to changes in crime definitions
Legislative Description
Telephone corporations: carriers of last resort.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on C. & C.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Communications and Conveyance3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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