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S. 2355 (97th)

Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982

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Introduced

1 April 1982

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Became Public Law No: 97-410.

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish regulations to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing. Directs the FCC to require that coin-operated public telephones be capable of coupling with hearing aids through the use of an inductive receptor. Permits the FCC to require that other telephones frequently used by the public have a similar capability. Authorizes the FCC to establish technical standards to ensure compatibility between telephones and hearing aids. Directs the FCC to establish the labeling requirements necessary to provide adequate information for consumers on the compatibility between telephones and hearing aids. Directs the FCC to consider in rulemaking decisions the costs and benefits to telephone users with and without hearing impairments. Directs the FCC to ensure that regulations adopted to implement this Act do not impair development of new technology.

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