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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive statewide policy concerning compensation for the use of digital infrastructure in public rights-of-way by streaming entertainment services. It imposes a 5% assessment on the gross annual revenues of streaming entertainment operators earning more than $250,000 in the Commonwealth, with the funds allocated to the state general fund, municipalities, and community media centers. The bill also grants the Attorney General authority to enforce the act and allows local governments and community media centers to seek legal recourse for non-compliance. It takes effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (30)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
John Cronin (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2771 (on 05/09/2024)
Bill Topics
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Media
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S34 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S34.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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