Directs public service commission to require telephone corporations to provide free directory information or assistance to certain eligible disabled persons
Summary
Directs the public service commission to require all telephone corporations to provide free directory information or assistance to blind persons meeting specified visual acuity standards and also to certain other physically handicapped persons who are certified as meeting certain specified criteria; requires that the public service commission establish procedures by which free access to directory information and assistance is automatically registered as exempt from all charges; makes related provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Jan 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Jan 18, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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