Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 898: An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 898 is a bill introduced in the Vermont House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections. Primary sponsor: House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
- Read third time and passed
- Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to amend the bill, which was agreed to
- Action Calendar: Third Reading
- Third Reading ordered
- Rep. Sibilia of Dover spoke for the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
- Read second time
- Action Calendar: Committee bill for second reading
- Notice Calendar: Committee bill for second reading
- Committee bill read the first time and placed on Notice Calendar of February 12, 2026