IL SR1196

Illinois State Senate urges U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to permanently adopt net neutrality rules to keep the Internet free and open.

Calls for prohibiting broadband providers from blocking, throttling, or degrading lawful Internet content and services based on their source.

Opposes paid prioritization schemes that would allow internet companies to create "fast and slow lanes" favoring certain content providers.

Asserts net neutrality protects consumer rights, freedom of speech, small business competition, and equal access to information for Illinois residents.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, U.S. Congress members, Illinois General Assembly, and the Governor of Illinois.