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SB 288·DE·senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN RELATION TO THE RESILIENCY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF BROADBAND NETWORKS AND VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) SERVICE.

Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: Jack Walsh (D)
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Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate

Apr 21, 2026

Summary

The measure removes a previous restriction that barred the Commission from regulating VoIP services and creates new oversight powers for broadband and VoIP networks. It requires internet service providers to report reliability data, maintain emergency‑ready infrastructure, and keep legacy copper lines safe. The goal is to improve network resiliency, protect public safety during emergencies, and give consumers a way to report problems.

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