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This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Telecommunications Services and Programs for the Hearing and Visually Impaired, consisting of five members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The committee is tasked with studying the current conditions, needs, and issues related to telecommunications services for individuals with hearing, speech, or visual impairments, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of technological changes on existing services like the dual party relay service. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings as needed, with members receiving standard legislative allowances, and is required to file a report with either specific findings, recommended legislation, or meeting minutes by December 1, 2025. The resolution stems from the recognition that while existing telecommunications programs have benefited deaf, hard of hearing, and blind communities in Georgia for decades, technological advancements over the past 35 years have significantly reduced usage of some services, prompting a need to reassess current support mechanisms and potential legislative updates.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71346