S.2345

Enacts the Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce