An Act relative to a local option for municipalities to own and operate their own internet provider

HD 2927 allows Massachusetts cities, towns, and municipalities to directly own, operate, or manage their own high-speed broadband internet infrastructure without first establishing a "municipal lighting plant." The bill amends Chapter 40 of the General Laws to remove this barrier, giving local governments the authority to build or contract for internet services. It applies to any municipality that adopts the provision under Chapter 4. This change enables communities to pursue local internet solutions more directly.