H3536

Regarding regulation of directory assistance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3536 regulates directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons.

Massachusetts H3536 amends the regulation of directory assistance by allowing certified handicapped or elderly customers to make an unlimited number of directory assistance calls without charge. It defines "directory assistance service" as providing a customer with a telephone number for another customer within the commonwealth. The bill also exempts telecommunications companies from filing a schedule with the department for offering directory assistance services.

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025