California's Net Neutrality Law Takes Another Step Forward

California's Net Neutrality Law Takes Another Step Forward

6 years ago
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https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180131/10070239130/californias-net-neutrality-law-takes-another-step-forward.shtml

In the wake of the FCC's repeal of federal net neutrality rules, countless states have rushed to create their own protections. Numerous states from Rhode Island to Washington State are considering new net neutrality legislation, while other states (like Wyoming and New York) are modifying state procurement policies to block net neutrality violating ISPs from securing state contracts. These states are proceeding with these efforts despite an FCC attempt to "pre-empt" (read: ban) states from stepping in and protecting consumers, something directly lobbied for by both Verizon and Comcast.

One of two California net neutrality laws, SB-460, passed 21-12 by the state Senate, and will now head to the state Assembly: