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MN HF4455
Bill
Status
3/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Carlson
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AI Summary
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Public Utilities Commission must establish broadband service standards by December 31, 2023, covering reliability, resiliency, quality, emergency preparedness, postemergency network restoration with minimum power-backup requirements, and equitable deployment to low-income and racial, ethnic, cultural, or linguistic communities.
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Beginning December 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, each broadband service provider must submit a written report to the commission in a commission-developed format.
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Annual reports must address broadband service providers' progress toward achieving the goals of section 237.012 and compliance with the established standards.
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Legislation adds new section 237.013 to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 237.
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Effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Public Utilities Commission required to establish broadband service standards, and report to commission required.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
3/21/2022