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FL S7036
Bill
Status
Passed
4/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
- Requires Lifeline service subscribers to present proof of continued eligibility upon request of the eligible telecommunications carrier or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or its designee, replacing the previous 60-day window to demonstrate eligibility after a pending termination letter
- Removes provisions that allowed large local exchange telecommunications companies (over 1 million access lines) and commercial mobile radio service providers to provide Lifeline service based on income eligibility at 150% or less of federal poverty guidelines
- Eliminates the roles of the Office of Public Counsel and the Department of Education from Lifeline promotion procedures, and removes the requirement to convene a Lifeline Workgroup for sharing subscriber information
- Requires state agencies that determine a person is eligible for a Lifeline qualifying program to coordinate with the FCC or its designee to verify eligibility, replacing the previous automatic enrollment process
- Authorizes the release of confidential and exempt Lifeline Assistance Plan participant information to the FCC or its designee for purposes of eligibility determination, verification, or auditing, effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Lifeline Telecommunications Service
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-80
4/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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