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CA AB2751

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Eduardo Garcia

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state and state agencies to only conduct business with internet service providers that offer affordable home internet service (no more than $40/month) to eligible households participating in specified public assistance programs.

  • Defines "eligible households" as those with at least one resident participating in programs including CalFresh, Medi-Cal, TANF, CARE, CalWORKs, Covered California, SSI, National School Lunch Program, or receiving postsecondary financial aid.

  • Establishes minimum internet speed requirements of at least 25 megabits per second downstream and 3 megabits per second upstream, with the Department of Technology authorized to increase speeds to align with state or federal policy updates.

  • Sets adoption goals requiring at least 90 percent of eligible households to receive affordable home internet service by January 1, 2024, and 95 percent by January 1, 2027.

  • Requires qualified internet service providers to establish sign-up telephone lines, advertise service availability in multiple languages and formats, meet annually with state agencies and stakeholders, and submit annual reports on enrollment numbers.

  • Exempts the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and Office of Emergency Services from these requirements.

Legislative Description

Affordable Internet and Net Equality Act of 2022.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on G.O. and E., U. & C.

6/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization6/1/2022
Rules5/26/2022
Appropriations4/28/2022
Communications and Conveyance3/17/2022

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