H.898
An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
- Sponsor(s)
- Location
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 2/19/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on FinanceOpens in a new window
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure,
- 10:00 AM
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H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Feedback
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
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H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Feedback
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Committee Documents
An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
- Dan Burke, Deputy General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
- Sarah Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
- Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
- Kimberly Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
- Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board
- James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
- Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
Senate Committee on Finance
- Breck Bowden, Volunteer, AARP VT
- Dan Burke, Deputy General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
- Sarah Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
- Kimberly Gates, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
- Jeffrey McIver, Constance Hill Farm
- Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
- Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.898 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for H.898 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
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Staff & Other Information
- Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel