SB 4 Summary

• Requires broadband Internet access service providers to register with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and pay an annual $5,000 registration fee starting January 1, 2022; enforces net neutrality principles including prohibitions on blocking lawful content, degrading traffic, and paid prioritization.

• Mandates broadband providers obtain express and affirmative written permission before selling consumers' personally identifying information or displaying targeted advertisements based on browsing history; prohibits denial of service for refusing such permission.

• Requires conduit installation in public highways and streets to accommodate telecommunications service providers on competitively neutral, cost-based rates; establishes expedited procedures for public utility pole attachments with temporary licenses granted within 30 days and permanent licenses within 90 days.

• Mandates broadband providers include detailed explanations of all charges on customer bills, including data cap usage fees, effective October 1, 2021.

• Directs the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to conduct studies on cybersecurity, data privacy laws, tax safe harbors for cybersecurity plans, and municipal broadband consolidation, with reports due by January 1, 2022; expands stalking laws to include non-consensual electronic disclosure of personal identifying information and establishes civil liability for victims.