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Panel advances bill to strengthen oversight of California Lifeline program

Communications and Conveyance Committee, California State Assembly · April 15, 2026

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Summary

AB 24 24 would create a low-income telecommunications advisory board to improve oversight of the California Lifeline program and guard against duplicate and ineligible enrollments; proponents cited federal and CPUC audits showing problematic enrollments, while industry groups cautioned about duplication and possible surcharge impacts.

Assemblymember Carrillo told the committee AB 24 24 would improve oversight of the California Lifeline low-income telecommunications program by creating a dedicated advisory board with telecommunications expertise to reduce fraud and duplicate enrollments.

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