An Act protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Andres X. Vargas, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Barbara A. L'Italien
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purposes, which are to preserve forthwith and uphold the open foundation of the internet by adhering to certain principles, including: free flow of information over the internet; free access to all lawful websites; no unreasonable discrimination of lawful network traffic; no paid prioritization; and clear commitment to transparency, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2017 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 1/29/2018 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2018 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 3/9/2018 | House | House concurred |
| 3/21/2018 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday April 12, 2018, pending concurrence |
| 3/22/2018 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/27/2018 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/03/2018 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 4/17/2018 | Senate | Ought NOT to pass (under JR10) |
| 4/17/2018 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/17/2018 | Senate | Report amended by substitution of bill |
| 4/17/2018 | Senate | Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 7/17/2018 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2610 |
| 7/17/2018 | Senate | Accompanied by S2376 |
| 7/17/2018 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 7/17/2018 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, July 19th |
| 7/19/2018 | Senate | Read second |
| 7/19/2018 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2610 |
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