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NJ A2243

NJ A2243
Requires certain CATV companies to provide Internet service at public libraries with business customer class Internet access bandwidth and circuit capacity proportional to public libraries' needs.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends existing law to require cable television companies having a system-wide franchise to install free Internet access at public libraries within its franchise area that has a business customer class Internet access bandwidth and circuit capacity proportional to the public libraries' needs.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require cable television (CATV) companies with a system-wide franchise to install free Internet access at public libraries within their franchise area. The Internet service provided to public libraries must have a business customer class bandwidth and circuit capacity proportional to the libraries' needs. This requirement is in addition to the existing obligations for CATV companies to provide free service to certain municipal buildings and public access channels.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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