H.898

An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Sponsors:

Location: Senate Committee on Finance

Last Recorded Action: 2/19/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

10:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

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Sarah Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kimberly Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies

11:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

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Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

11:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Feedback

Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board

Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

1:45 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Walk-through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:45 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
Dan Burke, Deputy General Counsel, Public Utility Commission

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

9:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Committee Discussion and Vote

Friday, February 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,

2:30 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

2:30 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Walk-through

Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

1:00 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
Dan Burke, Deputy General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Breck Bowden, Volunteer, AARP VT
Kimberly Gates, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

2:35 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Sarah Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
Jeffrey McIver, Constance Hill Farm