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CT SB00990

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits broadband internet access service providers from imposing new data caps on customers for the duration of the Governor's COVID-19 public health emergency

  • Applies to providers using public highways or streets authorized by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, including those with cable franchise, video franchise, or telecommunications certificates

  • Defines "data cap" as any limit or fee-based structure designed to restrict broadband download and upload speeds during a specified time period

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

  • Excludes dial-up internet access service from the definition of covered broadband services

Legislative Description

An Act Preventing New Data Caps During Covid-19.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/09

3/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology3/4/2021

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