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VT H0121
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Morrow
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AI Summary
- Internet service providers must offer affordable broadband to low-income consumers by October 1, 2025: 25 Mbps service at $15/month or 200 Mbps service at $20/month, inclusive of all taxes and fees
- Eligibility extends to households qualifying for the federal Lifeline program or Vermont's Home Heating Fuel Assistance Program
- Small providers serving 20,000 or fewer customers may request exemption if the Public Utility Commission determines compliance would cause unreasonable financial hardship
- Providers must submit annual compliance reports to the Department of Public Service starting November 15, 2025, detailing enrollment numbers, marketing efforts, and customer arrears data
- Violations constitute unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, with willful violations subject to civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
Legislative Description
An act relating to affordable broadband service
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
1/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy and Digital Infrastructure1/29/2025
Full Bill Text
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