MA S54

Bill

Relative to helping residents work remotely

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to helping residents work remotely by improving internet service. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve internet service and access to 5G services in Massachusetts. It gives the Department of Telecommunications and Cable the authority to investigate and require siting authorities (municipalities with a population over 5,000) to allow the deployment of small wireless facilities if they are found to be materially inhibiting such deployment. The bill also requires wireless providers to submit annual reports to the Department and the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, detailing their progress in ensuring 5G access for all municipalities by the end of 2024. Municipalities that are found to be lacking 5G access may face financial penalties. The bill also empowers the Department to promulgate additional rules and regulations to implement these provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Barry Finegold (D)*, Linda Campbell (D), Maria Robinson (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2683 (on 02/10/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S54

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S54
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S54.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H104	Relative to filing slander against anonymous parties on the internet	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H120	Relative to internet speed during the COVID-19 outbreak	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H139	Protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H521	Relative to internet service provider data	Accompanied a study order, see H5004	Similar To
S2088	Establishing a Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2146	Promoting net neutrality and consumer protection	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2683	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to advanced information technology, the internet and cybersecurity matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S45	Protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To

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