SB315 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dan RobertsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to public utilities; to authorize the Alabama Public Service Commission to designate certain providers or of commercial mobile radio services as a eligible to offer and receive universal service support.

Summary

SB315 lets the Alabama Public Service Commission designate certain mobile service providers as eligible to receive Lifeline universal service support.

What This Bill Does

The PSC would be able to designate a petitioning commercial mobile radio service provider as an eligible telecommunications carrier for Lifeline. That designation would allow the provider to offer Lifeline services and receive universal service support under federal rules. The designation would override certain existing Alabama law provisions to allow this pathway. If enacted, the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Commercial mobile radio service providers/resellers that petition to be designated and may receive Lifeline universal service support.
• Alabama residents who rely on Lifeline services and would be able to obtain Lifeline from designated providers.

Key Provisions

• Designate a petitioning CMRS provider as an eligible telecommunications carrier to offer and receive Lifeline universal service support under 47 U.S.C. §§ 214(e) and 254.
• Notwithstanding certain state laws (Section 40-21-120(1)a. or (2)), the PSC may make such designations.
• Designations are made upon petition to the Alabama Public Service Commission.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.