TELECOM ACCESS BY DISABLED
Summary
Amends the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Requires telecommunications carriers that provide local exchange service to supply, at no extra charge, equipment capable of serving the needs of disabled persons, not just those with a speech or hearing disability. Effective July 1, 2003.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2003
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2003
Committee
Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
lower
Jan 30, 2003
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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