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MA H3780
MA H3780Related to the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband in Massachusetts
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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to broadband high-speed internet access. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the resiliency, public safety, and quality of broadband and Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP) services in Massachusetts. It grants the Department of Public Utilities (the department) ultimate jurisdiction over broadband and VoIP services, allowing it to establish standards and regulations to ensure network reliability, reporting requirements for internet service providers, and minimum power backup requirements. The bill also requires internet service providers to provide customers with a pro-rata refund or credit for service outages and to display a broadband consumer label with information about pricing, performance, and other service details. The department is required to submit an annual report on the progress made towards achieving these goals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3780 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3780.pdf |
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