An Act to ensure a free and open internet in the Commonwealth
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2389) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- James B. Eldridge
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to preserve forthwith and uphold equal treatment of internet communications by adhering to certain principles, including: protect consumer choice; classify broadband internet service providers as common carriers; prohibit blocking; ensure free access to all lawful websites; prohibit unreasonable discrimination of lawful network traffic; require transparency; apply rules to both wireline and wireless; and direct the attorney general to enforce these principles, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2018 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 3/29/2018 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 3/29/2018 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 4/2/2018 | House | House concurred |
| 4/2/2018 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/03/2018 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/31/2018 | Senate | Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/1/2019 | Senate | No further action taken |
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