Order S.2683 192nd (2021 - 2022)

Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Harriette L. Chandler, Susan L. Moran, Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of James B. Eldridge and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to the establishment of a special commission relative to the promotion of a Massachusetts broadband competitive marketplace; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 52) of Barry R. Finegold, Andres X. Vargas and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation to remove barriers to internet regulation, competition and affordability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 53) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to internet fairness for local newspapers and musicians; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 54) of Barry R. Finegold, Maria Duaime Robinson and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to helping residents work remotely by improving internet service; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 55) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation relative to cyber crime prevention in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Barry R. Finegold and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation to ensure accessible and reliable internet service to promote public safety; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 57) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to create the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Adam G. Hinds and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to promote universal access to broadband internet; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 61) of Marc R. Pacheco and Michael D. Brady for legislation to establish a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 62) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to establish a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs in order to provide the Commonwealth with the most current research and information; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 225) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect personal identifying information, reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2683).