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FL S0082

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "eligible telecommunications carrier" under Florida's Lifeline service law (s. 364.10, F.S.) to include commercial mobile radio service providers designated by the Public Service Commission (PSC) under 47 C.F.R. s. 54.201
  • Authorizes the PSC, upon petition, to designate a commercial mobile radio service provider as an eligible telecommunications carrier for the limited purpose of providing Lifeline service to qualified residential subscribers
  • Overrides the existing exemption in s. 364.011 that shields certain commercial mobile radio service providers from PSC oversight, but only for Lifeline service designation purposes
  • Sponsored by Senator Rodriguez and takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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