The proposed bill would introduce new provisions to the current statutes by appropriating $5,000,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding is designated for the state treasurer to distribute as grants specifically aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure in cities and towns with populations under one hundred thousand.

This addition would not alter any existing laws but would create a new financial mechanism to support broadband development in smaller communities, thereby addressing the digital divide and improving access to high-speed internet services in less populated areas.