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Yes: 63 • No: 0
NevadaAB17483rd Regular Session (2025)House
AN ACT relating to telecommunication service; expanding the circumstances under which certain telecommunication providers may apply for relief from their status and obligations as a provider of last resort; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Elaine H. Marzola (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BDR 58-128
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Emergency backstops if service disappears
If a relieved area later lacks alternative voice service, the Commission can declare an emergency. It can use the state fund to keep phone service running. It can order an alternative provider to meet service rules, but only up to the money that provider gets from the fund. A residential customer who lost service because of a relief order could file for restoration by May 31, 2016. The Commission then investigates and may order the company to provide phone or other qualifying voice service for a set time.
New rules to end default phone duty
The law lets a default phone company ask to end its duty in an area when enough other providers can serve it. Alternatives qualify if there is at least one unaffiliated wireline provider and at least one other provider. Or, on or after June 1, 2015, two or more wireless or satellite providers cover the whole area. Or, on or after June 1, 2015, three or more providers of any technology cover the whole area. Alternative voice service can use any technology, including satellite, but must give voice‑grade access to the public phone network and to 911.
Notice and hearings before service changes
When a company files for relief, it must send written notice to every customer and each local 911 center within 30 days. The notice must say a relief request was filed and that the Commission will hold a consumer session for comments. The Commission must work with the company to hold at least one consumer session in each affected county within 120 days. The application must include a detailed map of the exact area and a draft of the customer and public safety notices. The Commission must approve or deny the request within 180 days. The company must also hold a meeting with the Commission, the Consumer’s Advocate, local 911 centers, and local law enforcement.
Lifeline stays; other support ends
After the Commission grants relief, the company cannot get state fund money to maintain service in that area. The company may still receive state Lifeline support for low‑income customers. Other providers in the area are not forced to take on default‑provider duties, unless the law’s emergency or customer‑request rules apply. Federal duties for incumbent carriers stay in place.
Past relief decisions locked in
If an incumbent phone company got full or partial relief on or before June 2, 2013, the law treats that company as fully released from default‑provider duties in that area. This confirms past relief stays in effect.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elaine H. Marzola
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/21/2025
Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 4/17/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (As Introduced)
Yes: 42 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter 75.
5/28/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
5/28/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/27/2025legislatureIn Assembly. To enrollment.
5/22/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.
5/21/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/20/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/19/2025SenateRead second time.
5/16/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
5/15/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To committee.
4/23/2025SenateIn Senate.
4/18/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
4/17/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/16/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/15/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/14/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/10/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/7/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
4/3/2025HouseFrom committee: Without recommendation.
3/31/2025HouseRereferred to Committee on Ways and Means. To committee.
3/19/2025HouseTaken from General File.
3/19/2025HouseRead second time.
3/19/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass.
3/18/2025HouseRereferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor. To committee.
2/6/2025HouseAction of referral rescinded.
2/6/2025House
Bill Text
As Enrolled
As Introduced
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