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FL H0551
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Commerce Committee
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AI Summary
- Broadens the definition of "eligible telecommunications carrier" in section 364.10, F.S., from only "telecommunications companies" to any "entity" designated by the Florida Public Service Commission pursuant to 47 C.F.R. s. 54.201
- Grants the Public Service Commission explicit authority to designate both telecommunications companies and commercial mobile radio service providers as eligible telecommunications carriers upon petition
- Limits the purpose of the expanded designation authority to providing Lifeline service, which offers discounted telephone service to qualified low-income residential subscribers
- Expresses legislative intent that the new authority is sufficient to enable the Commission to approve any of the specified entity types as eligible telecommunications carriers for Lifeline purposes
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee12/19/2023
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee11/30/2023
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