MA H2921

Bill

Relative to providing for net neutrality and consumer protection

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish net neutrality and consumer protection measures in Massachusetts. It requires internet service providers (ISPs) to fully disclose their policies and any prioritization or blocking of internet traffic, except for reasonable network management. The bill grants the Department of Telecommunications and Cable the authority to regulate ISP compliance and allows the Attorney General to enforce the law under the state's consumer protection laws. The bill also establishes an Internet Service Provider Registry to provide customers with information on pricing, connectivity speeds, and content prioritization agreements. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure an open and neutral internet environment for Massachusetts consumers.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Jim Arciero (D), Ruth Balser (D), Christine Barber (D), John Barrett (D), Mike Connolly (D), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Sean Garballey (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Kay Khan (D), David Linsky (D), Brian Murray (D), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Andy Vargas (D), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2921

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2921
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2921.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1094	To protect consumers in the issuance of automobile insurance policies and bonds	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H332	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H4405	JR10 Study Order	Reported, in part, by H2881	Replaced by
H54	Enhancing consumer protection with respect to unclaimed property	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H940	To increase limits of liability bonds and policies to protect consumers involved in motor vehicle collisions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H957	To protect consumers from surprise billing	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H965	Relative to consumer protection following a bankruptcy	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
S123	Providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1936	Promoting net neutrality and consumer protection	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2397	Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency	Reprinted as amended, see S2409	Similar To
S2409	Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To

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