MA H141

Bill

Removing barriers to internet regulation, competition and affordability

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating broadband internet rate increases, speed and access across the Commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill aims to remove barriers to internet regulation, competition, and affordability in Massachusetts. It repeals Section 6A of Chapter 25C of the General Laws, and amends Section 8 of Chapter 25C to establish a Division of Broadband within the Department of Public Utilities. The Division will have the authority to regulate broadband internet service providers, including setting rates, enforcing net neutrality principles, establishing minimum broadband speeds, and managing data caps and allowances. The bill's provisions will take effect when the state has the necessary authority to do so.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (23)

Dave Rogers (D)*, Andy Vargas (D)*, Natalie Blais (D), Tony Cabral (D), Pete Capano (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Marcos Devers (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Vanna Howard (D), Brad Jones (R), Patrick Kearney (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Jack Lewis (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Susan Moran (D), Brian Murray (D), Dave Robertson (D), Maria Robinson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H141

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H141
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H141.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1404	Providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in mobile home park accommodations in the city of Attleboro	Accompanied a study order, see H5204	Similar To
H1733	Further regulating the appointment of certain guardians	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2244	Further regulating the sale of tobacco products	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
H5040	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H516	To regulate online gaming, daily fantasy, and online sports betting	Accompanied a new draft, see H3974	Similar To
H840	Relative to political contributions	Accompanied a study order, see H5026	Similar To
S1394	Relative to modernizing the regulation of clinical laboratories	Accompanied a study order, see S2995	Similar To
S1553	Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S171	Relative to safe application and removal of body art	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2137	Protecting broadband access in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S45	Protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S52	Removing barriers to internet regulation, competition and affordability	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S58	Promoting universal access to broadband internet	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S66	Relative to equal opportunity for craft cooperatives	Accompanied a study order, see S2661	Similar To
S798	Relative to racial and ethnic equity impact testimony on health care	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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