MA S2336

Bill

MA S2336

Protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service

Introduced
12/21/2017

In Committee
07/17/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits broadband internet service providers in Massachusetts from blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid prioritization of internet traffic, subject to reasonable network management practices. The bill defines key terms such as "broadband internet access service" and "paid prioritization," and empowers the Massachusetts Attorney General to enforce violations of the law under the Massachusetts Antitrust Act. The bill also establishes an "Internet Consumer Access Fund" to be administered by the state Treasurer, which will be funded by monies recovered from lawsuits related to the Massachusetts Antitrust Act, and used to ensure equal access to the free flow of information over the internet.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (39)

Brian Ashe (D), Cory Atkins (D), Ruth Balser (D), Christine Barber (D), Jennifer Benson (D), Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Mike Connolly (D), Michael Day (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Ryan Fattman (R), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Colleen Garry (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Adam Hinds (D), Kevin Honan (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Kay Khan (D), Robert Koczera (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), David Linsky (D), Adrian Madaro (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Paul McMurtry (D), James Miceli (D), Frank Moran (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Jeff Roy (D), Tom Stanley (D), Bill Straus (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Andy Vargas (D), Chris Walsh (D), Tom Walsh (D),

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2610 (on 07/19/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2336

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2336
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2336.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1728	Relating to consumer protections in the sale and usage of propane gas	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H185	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H35	Relative to enhancing consumer protection with respect to unclaimed property	Accompanied a study order, see H4785	Similar To
H4151	Protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of Internet service	Accompanied a study order, see H4684	Similar To
H4517	Relative to firearms	Published as amended, see H4539	Similar To
H4539	Relative to firearms	Reported by H4670	Similar To
H503	Relative to providing consumer protection in the licensing of appraisers	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S2357	Relative to unsolicited loans	No further action taken	Similar To
S2376	Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection: A Commonwealth Concern	Accompanied S2336	Replaces
S2610	Promoting net neutrality and consumer protection	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2697	Similar Bills	See H4851	Similar To
S314	Ensuring charter school integrity	Accompanied a study order, see S2428	Similar To
S970	To regulate skimming devices	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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