House adopts amendment, passes H.898 on telecom transitions and consumer access The Vermont House adopted an amendment requiring consumers be able to obtain a mailed hard copy of Public Utility Commission Rule 7.6 and then passed H.898, a bill addressing copper-to-fiber network transitions and consumer protections.

The Vermont House has taken a significant step by passing H.898, ensuring consumers can access essential telecom information via mail while transitioning from outdated copper networks to modern fiber systems.

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Panel weighs bill to require consumer notice, 9‑1‑1 board alerts as phone service moves from copper to fiber The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure committee reviewed draft bill 26‑0726 to require carriers to notify state officials and consumers when transitioning copper voice lines to fiber, with the Enhanced 9‑1‑1 Board urging direct notice and urging clearer outage reporting and battery‑backup guidance.

As Vermont transitions from copper to fiber phone services, crucial consumer protections and clearer outage reporting are on the table—will your voice be heard?

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Vermont enacts regulations against misleading advertising by limited-services pregnancy centers Vermont prohibits deceptive advertising practices by limited-services pregnancy centers to protect consumers.

Vermont is taking a bold stand against misleading advertising by limited-services pregnancy centers to safeguard consumer rights!

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Senate Bill S.70 mandates data brokers to delete consumer information regularly S.70 requires data brokers to delete brokered consumer information every 45 days.

Vermont's Senate Bill 70 could revolutionize consumer data privacy by empowering individuals to demand the deletion of their personal information from data brokers!

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