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GA SB396
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Shafer
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AI Summary
- Expands Georgia's telecommunications equipment distribution program to allow wireless devices and applications to be distributed to hearing and speech impaired individuals
- Removes the word "basic" from legislative findings, broadening the scope of telecommunications services the state may provide to physically impaired citizens
- Maintains the existing monthly surcharge cap of 20¢ per access line on local exchange customers, with up to 5¢ allocated for the equipment distribution program and up to 1¢ for the audible universal information access service
- Retains the income eligibility cap of 200% of the federal poverty level for participation in the telecommunications equipment distribution program
- Removes outdated operational deadline provisions for the dual party relay system (July 1, 1991), equipment distribution program (March 31, 2003), and audible information access service (July 1, 2006)
Legislative Description
Telephone System For Physically Impaired; state-wide dual party relay service and audible universal information access service; change provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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