BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6423: Internet/net neutrality

Concerning the internet.

Summary

  • Prohibits Internet service providers from blocking, throttling, or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful Internet content.
  • Requires the Utility Transportation Commission (UTC) to establish rules to enforce the prohibitions, ensure maximization of Internet neutrality and amend standards for compliance with consumer protection and Internet neutrality provisions.
  • Expires the act when Congress has expressly established net neutrality consumer protections that are substantially equivalent.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6423), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2018
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kevin Ranker (D-40)
Introduced
January 17, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
January 17, 2018

AN ACT Relating to the internet;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.

SB 6423 in other sessions

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