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HB 2282 - Establishes State Net Neutrality Policy - Washington Key Vote

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Title: Establishes State Net Neutrality Policy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state-level net neutrality policy.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires broadband internet providers to publicly disclose network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial service terms on an easily accessible website (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits broadband internet providers from engaging in any of the following practices (Sec. 1):

    • Blocking legal content, applications, services, or devices;

    • Impairing legal internet traffic based on content, application, service, or device; and

    • Engaging in paid prioritization.

  • Specifies that a violation of these policies constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice in trade or commerce (Sec. 2).

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Title: Establishes State Net Neutrality Policy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state-level net neutrality policy.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires broadband internet providers to publicly disclose network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial service terms on an easily accessible website (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits broadband internet providers from engaging in any of the following practices (Sec. 1):

    • Blocking legal content, applications, services, or devices;

    • Impairing legal internet traffic based on content, application, service, or device; and

    • Engaging in paid prioritization.

  • Specifies that a violation of these policies constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice in trade or commerce (Sec. 2).

NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.

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Title: Establishes State Net Neutrality Policy

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