Regulation of Broadband Services
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the regulation of broadband services by the public utilities commission.
Bill Summary:
The bill authorizes the public utilities commission (commission) to regulate broadband service and voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service in the state. The commission may adopt rules related to the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband services in Colorado.
The commission is authorized to conduct evaluations of broadband service facilities and infrastructure and to issue orders that require an internet service provider to take remedial actions to correct unsafe or inadequate service. The commission is required to submit to the general assembly an annual report regarding the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband and VoIP services.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment I) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1211, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion failed on a vote of 6-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 26-1211 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/13/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |