Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes barriers to state oversight of broadband services.
The Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 removes statutory barriers that prevent Rhode Island from overseeing and monitoring broadband services. The act repeals previous prohibitions on regulating voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and internet protocol-enabled services. It directs the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to develop a plan for a broadband oversight authority, including recommendations for its mission, authority, responsibilities, organizational structure, staffing, collaboration framework, funding mechanisms, and timeline for establishment.
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