Hawaii Lawmakers Clarify USF Disability Rules
Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill Monday clarifying certain rules for the state USF that expand access to telecom services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The bipartisan bill, HB-1052, would direct the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to "implement…
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and manage the universal service program effectively." The bill clarifies that the PUC must ensure that individuals with print disabilities have access to essential telecom services, "including providing free, print-disability-friendly telephonic access to time-sensitive information." The commission would be authorized to use up to $150,000 to implement the requirement. The bill now goes to Gov. Josh Green (D).