H 65 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program

This bill requires internet service providers to continue providing uninterrupted service to households that receive the federal Affordable Connectivity Program if they were already customers before getting the benefit. The law aims to prevent service disruptions when families enroll in the program designed to lower internet costs. Additionally, the bill directs the state department to create rules for enforcing this requirement.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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