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AZ HB2111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Athena Salman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing section 40-212 of Arizona Revised Statutes and replaces it with new broadband and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service oversight provisions.

  • Directs the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt rules ensuring resiliency and reliability of broadband infrastructure, including requirements for internet service providers to report network outages and maintain service quality.

  • Requires internet service providers to submit information on emergency preparedness, network restoration plans, power backup requirements, and deployment/availability/pricing data for broadband and VoIP services.

  • Authorizes the Commission to conduct evaluations and audits of broadband facilities and infrastructure to assess public safety, resiliency, quality, universal access, and affordability.

  • Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the legislature on progress toward achieving goals of resiliency, quality, and public safety for broadband and VoIP services.

Legislative Description

Broadband; internet protocol services; commission

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2023
Commerce1/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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