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S.B. 165 Municipal Broadband Service Amendments (2025)

Became lawWritten by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore · carried in the House by Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox

  1. Introduced
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate vote
  4. House committee
  5. House vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

This bill sets new requirements and limits for cities and towns that provide broadband internet service. It also covers how those municipalities handle bonding, reporting, and public disclosure related to that service.

Plain-English summary written by AI from the official description. Check the official text below.

Official description
  • defines terms
  • establishes requirements and limitations in relation to a municipality providing a broadband service
  • addresses bonding, reporting, and public disclosure relating to the provision of a broadband service by a municipality
  • makes technical and conforming changes
Full text and history on le.utah.gov →

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