relative to permitting the public utilities commission to approve new providers for the Lifeline program.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More phone providers eligible for Lifeline
New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission can approve any commercial mobile service provider or telecommunications company for federal universal service support. This includes Lifeline and other services funded through federal universal service programs. This authority adds to existing federal designation options, and the commission can adopt rules to carry it out. The law does not change household eligibility or guarantee more providers, lower prices, or a specific benefit amount. It takes effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Bob J. Lynn
Republican • House
Erica J Layon
Republican • House
Jess Edwards
Republican • House
Katelyn T Kuttab
Republican • House
Thomas H Cormen
Democratic • House
Wayne D. MacDonald
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/07/2025; Chapter 155; eff. 09/05/2025
7/8/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 26
6/25/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
6/24/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
5/8/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/08/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
5/1/2025SenateHearing: 04/03/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am; SC 15
3/26/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 7
2/6/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 10 P. 5
1/30/2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304
1/23/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2025 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
1/23/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 19
1/16/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/24/2025
Introduced
1/16/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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