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NC S736
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes net neutrality protections in North Carolina by prohibiting internet service providers from blocking content, throttling speeds, or engaging in paid prioritization of traffic
- Requires ISPs with North Carolina customers to certify compliance with net neutrality principles and publicly disclose network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms
- Designates violations of net neutrality requirements as unfair trade practices enforceable by the Department of Justice under existing consumer protection law
- Appropriates $20 million for fiscal year 2018-2019 to fund broadband deployment grants: $17.5 million for underserved areas and $2.5 million for mobile hotspots for students without home internet access
- Takes effect January 1, 2019, except funding provisions effective July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Preserve Net Neutrality/Statewide Broadband
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/24/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/24/2018
Full Bill Text
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