An Act to Amend Title 26 of the Delaware Code Relating to Telecommunications Service and Devices for Persons Who Have Deafness, Hearing Loss, or Speech Disabilities.
It became law on Jul 21, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 18
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2025
What it does
This Act broadens the scope of a special fund administered by the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing that provides telecommunications assistance to Delaware residents who have deafness, hearing loss, or speech disabilities related to deafness or hearing loss. This Act authorizes the office to provide residents with assistive devices that facilitate communication or provide users with information pertaining to emergencies. It also authorizes the Office to employ individuals to administer the program, provide education, and manage program resources. This Act adds restrictions on how money in the Fund may be spent and requires a three-month reserve be maintained to ensure financial…
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