Authorizes a telecommunications surcharge for crisis services

SB 1562 authorizes a new surcharge on telecommunications services to fund crisis support programs. This bill would directly affect telecom customers through a small additional fee on their bills. The legislation is currently in early stages (first read in January 2026, referred to committee in February), and the abstract does not specify which crisis services would be funded or the exact surcharge amount. As a procedural authorization bill, it does not yet establish concrete policy changes.