It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 39-2 of the General Laws entitled "Duties of Utilities and Carriers" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 39-2-22. Seven digit dialing option. -- ADD} {ADD In addition to other dialing, where technically and economically feasible, a telecommunications public utility shall make available to users a seven (7) digit dialing capability for completion of intrastate Rhode Island calls outside the local calling area, unless specifically directed otherwise by the customer. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.