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NY S08406
Bill
Status
1/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Each municipality offering public internet access in municipal buildings or public spaces must annually test the quality of that service, including average range, speed, effectiveness, and security.
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Municipalities must post test results on their website within 60 days of completing the testing.
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Website postings must include information on internet safety and security, with guidance on how the public can protect themselves when using public internet services.
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Each county must notify all households in its jurisdiction by mail about the annual posting of test results and where to access the information.
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The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires municipalities to test the quality of their public internet service including the average range, speed, effectiveness and security; requires each municipal corporation to annually post the results of such testing on its website and to include information on internet safety and security including how members of the public can protect themselves when using publicly available internet services.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/29/2024