MA H3952

Bill

Relative to internet service outages

Introduced
07/14/2021

In Committee
07/14/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to internet service outages. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 25C of the General Laws to require internet service providers (ISPs) conducting business in Massachusetts to submit annual emergency response plans to the Department of Public Utilities (the Department) for review and approval. The plans must include provisions for restoring service during widespread outages due to storms or other causes, such as identifying management staff and service workers, a communications system with customers, coordination with local emergency management officials, and designation of a call center in the Commonwealth. The Department may request plan amendments and investigate deficiencies, and can deny recovery of service restoration costs if an ISP fails to implement its plan. ISPs must also designate employees to coordinate with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and serve as community liaisons during emergencies. The bill aims to ensure prompt and effective restoration of internet service during widespread outages.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (13)

Harriette Chandler (D)*, David LeBoeuf (D)*, Christine Barber (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Mindy Domb (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Vanna Howard (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Jack Lewis (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Steve Owens (D), Dave Robertson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3952

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3952
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3952.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
H123	Creating a task force to study the use of the internet by sex offenders	No further action taken	Similar To
H139	Protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H5040	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1923	Clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	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
S45	Protecting internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S56	Ensuring accessible and reliable internet service to promote public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S57	Creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S58	Promoting universal access to broadband internet	Accompanied a study order, see S2683	Similar To
S960	Relative to the use of administrative subpoenas to obtain telephone and internet records without judicial review	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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