Bill > HB4631

This bill amends West Virginia law to declare that Internet Service Providers, or "ISPs," will be treated as telecommunications utilities for regulatory purposes by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC will now regulate ISPs, offering consumers the same protections and complaint investigation processes that are available for other regulated utilities. This change is based on the Legislature's finding that reliable broadband internet is essential for modern life, comparable in importance to services like telephone, and that West Virginia consumers are already accustomed to the PSC's regulatory role.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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