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VT H0011

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Sibilia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires broadband providers to obtain a net neutrality compliance certificate from the Secretary of Administration by October 1, 2025 to sell service in Vermont

  • Prohibits unfair practices including failing to deliver advertised speeds, imposing excessive termination fees, charging fees that don't correlate with costs, and implementing predatory data caps not justified by network management needs

  • Mandates broadband providers maintain and submit annual complaint records to the Attorney General beginning January 1, 2027, and submit annual market data reports including subscriber counts, pricing, and speeds by county

  • Bars providers from disconnecting consumers, charging unconscionably high prices, or imposing data limits during declared states of emergency that cause financial hardship

  • Directs the Commissioner of Public Service to establish a VoIP monitoring program including quarterly outage report reviews, annual provider compliance certifications for E-911 and battery backup requirements, and consumer education on emergency preparedness

Legislative Description

An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

Last Action

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

1/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Digital Infrastructure1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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