Bill > S2376

This bill aims to protect consumer privacy and ensure net neutrality in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "broadband internet access service" (BIAS) and "customer's proprietary information," and establishes requirements for internet service providers (ISPs) to obtain customer consent (opt-in approval) before collecting, using, or sharing their proprietary information, with some exceptions. The bill also grants the Department of Telecommunications and Cable the authority to promulgate and enforce regulations related to these provisions. Additionally, the bill imposes statutory and punitive damages for non-compliance and prohibits ISPs from requiring binding arbitration of disputes. The bill also expands the definition of "system" in the state's utility laws to include internet access, and requires the Department to promulgate regulations and begin enforcement within a specified timeframe.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2376