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HI SB478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 440J of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which required telecommunications and cable providers to file informational reports about broadband services.

  • Redefines "broadband infrastructure" and "broadband service" in Chapter 206R (Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program) and Section 356D-11.5 (Hawaii Public Housing Authority) to provide standalone definitions rather than referencing Chapter 440J.

  • Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all previously filed informational reports under Chapter 440J publicly available, including posting them on the department's website.

  • Exempts cable operators subject to Chapter 440G and regulated by the Federal Communications Commission from certain consumer protection requirements in Chapter 481.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Telecommunications And Cable Industry Information Reporting.

Repeal

Last Action

Act 194, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).

7/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/22/2023
Higher Education & Technology3/9/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/15/2023
Labor and Technology1/25/2023

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