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MA H78
MA H78Relative to assuring a jumpstart in investments in telecoms to preserve access to the internet
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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
Relative to the awarding of money to municipal agencies for the purpose of expanding, founding, advertising or maintaining of publicly-administered broadband internet service providers. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a Municipal Broadband Development Fund to provide funding for municipal agencies to expand, establish, advertise, or maintain publicly-administered broadband internet service providers (BISPs) that adhere to net neutrality principles. The bill defines key terms such as "BISP," "data cap," "net neutrality," and "open access," and requires state agencies and municipalities to only contract with BISPs that comply with net neutrality certification. The bill also imposes a surtax on any surcharges levied by non-compliant BISPs, with the revenue from this surtax deposited into the Municipal Broadband Development Fund. The goal of the bill is to preserve access to the internet by ensuring the availability of publicly-administered, net-neutral broadband services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4578 (on 05/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H78 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H78.pdf |
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