Vt. Governor Signs Broadband Bill; Conn. Senate Cuts Net Neutrality, Equity Proposals
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed a broadband bill (S-199) Monday aimed at simplifying the merger process for the state’s communications union districts. CUDs are groups of two or more municipalities that build infrastructure in rural areas of the state.…
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The legislature passed the bill last month (see 2404160026). Meanwhile, the Connecticut House on Saturday added the wide-ranging SB-3 to its calendar after the Senate approved it 26-10 on Friday. Senate amendments included striking sections on net neutrality and affordable broadband that industry opposed (see 2402290053). The amended bill would require Connecticut’s consumer counsel to study broadband internet access; prohibit junk fees; ban certain foreign-made drones; require disclosures about voice recognition features on connected devices; give customers a right to repair electronics; and require municipalities to only use .gov internet domains, according to an official bill analysis.