FLOWERS. 220 ILCS 5/13-703 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 13-703 Amends the Telecommunications Article of the Public Utilities Act. Requires telecommunications carriers that provide local exchange service to supply, at no extra charge, equipment capable of serving the needs of disabled persons, not just those with a speech or hearing disability. Effective July 1, 2002. JAN-22-2002 H FILED WITH CLERK JAN-22-2002 H FIRST READING JAN-22-2002 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-05-2002 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE TELECOM REWRI FEB-22-2002 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL JAN-07-2003 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary