Loading chat...

WI SB1036

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Smith

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits advertising or selling internet service at a specific speed unless that speed is consistently provided to customers

  • 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

  • Allows consumers to terminate contracts and receive full refunds if providers fail to deliver advertised speeds within one month of written notice

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Utilities, Technology and Tourism2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available