California Gov. Newsom Signs Bill for Deaf and Disabled Telecom Program

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Friday extending the California Public Utilities Commission's Deaf and Disabled Telecom Program to Dec. 31, 2034. SB-142 also extends the commission's surcharge for the Deaf and Disabled Telecom Program Administrative Committee Fund and authorizes it to make recommendations regarding program funding. The law took effect immediately.