AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE.

HB 5959 requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to regulate all residential internet service as a public utility in the state. This bill directly affects residential internet customers and providers by subjecting their service to state oversight. Key provisions mandate that the regulatory authority must approve all rate increases for residential internet service before they take effect. The bill aims to establish standardized oversight for internet service rates, similar to traditional utility services. (Bill: HB 5959, Title: AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE.)