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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish free broadband internet access in public housing in Massachusetts. It would amend state law to require that all public housing units provide broadband internet at no charge to residents, and considers broadband access a fundamental component of a "decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling." The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to conduct a study on the relationship between broadband access and public health objectives, with a focus on communities that have been disproportionately impacted by lack of access. The general court (state legislature) would appropriate funds to subsidize housing authorities for implementing and maintaining the free broadband requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Dan Sena (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5040 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H137 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H137.pdf |
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