Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes barriers to state oversight of broadband services and mandates a plan for a.

The Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes statutory barriers preventing oversight and monitoring of broadband services. It mandates the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to develop a plan for a broadband office or equivalent program to ensure effective monitoring and oversight. The plan includes recommendations for the mission, authority, and responsibilities of the oversight authority, organizational structure, collaboration with state, local, and federal entities, funding mechanisms, and a timeline for establishment.

Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes barriers to state oversight of broadband services and mandates a plan for a.

The Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes statutory barriers preventing oversight and monitoring of broadband services. It mandates the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to develop a plan for a broadband office or equivalent program to ensure effective monitoring and oversight. The plan includes recommendations for the mission, authority, and responsibilities of the oversight authority, organizational structure, collaboration with state, local, and federal entities, funding mechanisms, and a timeline for establishment.