Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 288: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN RELATION TO THE RESILIENCY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF BROADBAND NETWORKS AND VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) SERVICE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 288 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN RELATION TO THE RESILIENCY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF BROADBAND NETWORKS AND VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) SERVICE. Primary sponsor: Jack Walsh (Democratic), Ed Osienski (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Broadband Resiliency, Public Safety, and Quality Act.” This Act confers jurisdiction upon the Delaware Public Service Commission to exercise oversight related to the resiliency, reliability, and public safety of broadband service and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks operating in Delaware. The Act requires the Commission to promulgate regulations to effectuate its oversight authority. The Act grants the Commission the power to investigate, audit, and inspect any broadband service or VoIP provider’s facilities to assess compliance with safety and resiliency requirements. The Act also grants the Commission the power to order corrective actions or impose penalties consistent with Chapter 1 of Title 26, if deficiencies are found. The Act requires the Commission to issue an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services, no later than March 31, summarizing the state of broadband and VoIP resiliency, emergency performance, and recommendations for improvement. The Act also requires the Commission to establish and maintain a public reporting system to receive and document complaints regarding broadband service and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service quality, network outages, or unsafe conditions associated with communications infrastructure, including deteriorated or abandoned copper plant. The Act also requires the Commission to review and, where appropriate, investigate complaints to determine whether a reported issue presents a risk to public safety or violates applicable standards. The Commission may then require corrective action by the provider and may publish periodic summaries of complaints and resolutions to promote transparency and accountability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ed Osienski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate