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WI SB1036
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Smith
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AI Summary
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Prohibits advertising or selling "broadband service" unless it consistently delivers minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, or meets FCC advanced telecommunications capability standards
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Prohibits advertising or selling internet service at a specific speed unless that speed is consistently provided to customers
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Requires broadband providers to give consumers a standardized FCC-template label showing service information before any sale, with labels made easily available to potential customers
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Allows consumers to terminate contracts and receive full refunds if providers fail to deliver advertised speeds within one month of written notice
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Violations constitute unfair trade practices, with penalties including fines up to $200, imprisonment up to six months, and civil liability for double the pecuniary loss plus attorney fees
Legislative Description
Advertising broadband and other Internet speeds and providing a standardized broadband label.
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor
3/4/2026