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H.898

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

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Finance
2/19/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
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Senate Committee on Finance
Last Recorded Action
Senate 2/19/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
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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
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2025-2026
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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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
Meeting Date Committee
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

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

Feedback

Sarah Davis, VP of Market 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

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

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, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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, VP of Market Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment 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

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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
Meeting Date Committee
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.

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Act

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

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