MA H134

Bill

MA H134

Relative to providing for net neutrality and consumer protection

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 to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

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 related to prioritizing, degrading, or blocking internet traffic, except for reasonable network management. The bill gives the Department of Telecommunications and Cable jurisdiction over ISP compliance and allows customers to file complaints. It also establishes a Massachusetts Internet Service Provider Registry where the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation will compile and publicly disclose information on ISP policies, fees, and internet speeds. The bill makes violations of its provisions an unfair or deceptive act under the state's consumer protection law.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Dave Rogers (D)*, Andy Vargas (D)*, Jim Hawkins (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5040 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H134

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H134
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H134.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1188	To protect consumers in the issuance of automobile insurance policies and bonds	Accompanied a study order, see H5003	Similar To
H324	Relative to increased consumer protections during a state of emergency	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
H5040	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1406	Relative to health care liens and consumer protection	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S178	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
S180	Relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions	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
S2695	Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
S642	Empowering health care consumers	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S771	Relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency	New draft substituted, see S2651	Similar To

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