New Net Neutrality Bills in Vermont, Connecticut; Maryland Plans Hearing
More net neutrality legislation emerged in states Friday, including Vermont and Connecticut. Maryland’s House Economic Matters Committee scheduled a hearing on HB-141 for Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Two Vermont Democrats introduced HB-92, which would require broadband providers to get…
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a certificate from the secretary of administration showing they comply with net neutrality rules when seeking approval for construction or installation of telecom facilities. Democrats have wide majorities in both Vermont chambers, but Gov. Phil Scott is a Republican. A Connecticut House Democrat introduced HB-6244 to restrict state contracts to providers that adhere to net neutrality. Connecticut, where Democrats have a trifecta, has three net neutrality bills (see 1901090008). Lawmakers in more than a dozen states introduced net neutrality bills this month (see 1901230008).