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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
By Representative 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. It proposes to amend the state's public health laws to declare broadband internet access as a human right and require the Department of Public Health to study how it relates to public health objectives. Additionally, it would amend the state's housing laws to mandate that all public housing units provide free broadband internet access, which would be considered a requirement of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The bill also calls for the state legislature to appropriate funds to subsidize housing authorities or other public housing bodies for the implementation and maintenance of this free broadband requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
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/H81 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H81.pdf |
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