An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program
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H92 — An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill establishes a program for digital equity and broadband adoption in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a Massachusetts program aimed at improving digital equity by promoting broadband adoption. It seeks to ensure that all residents have access to and can effectively use internet services.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may have better access to affordable internet services and resources to improve digital skills.
Summary
An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program
Bill Text
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This bill introduces a new program and fund to expand broadband accessibility in Massachusetts for low-income residents.
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Chapter 23A
Section 69. (a) There shall established within the executive office of housing and economic development a Massachusetts Digital Equity Broadband Adoption Program. The purpose of the program shall be to expand the availability of broadband internet connectivity throughout the commonwealth by providing financial assistance to eligible residents who cannot afford any available service.
Establishes a new broadband adoption program aimed at assisting low-income residents.
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Chapter 23A
(b) For the purposes of this section the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Broadband service”, shall have the same meaning as defined in 7 C.F.R. § 1738.2. “Provider”, a provider of broadband service in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Defines key terms relevant to the new broadband program.
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Chapter 23A
(c) The office shall enter into an agreement with each provider under which the provider agrees to accept vouchers distributed by the office under this section as a form of payment for the provider’s broadband internet service.
Requires agreements between the office and providers to accept vouchers for broadband service.
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Chapter 23A
(d) In coordination with the department of elementary and secondary education, the office shall send information regarding the availability of financial assistance under this chapter to each family with students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Mandates outreach to families with schoolchildren about financial assistance for broadband services.
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Chapter 23A
(e) An individual who receives information under subsection (d) may apply for financial assistance under this section in the manner specified by the office.
Allows individuals informed about the program to apply for financial assistance.
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Chapter 23A
(f) If the office determines that an individual is eligible for financial assistance under subsection (e), the office shall provide financial assistance to the individual in the form of 1 or more vouchers, each in the amount of fifty dollars ($50)...
Establishes a financial assistance system with vouchers for broadband-related expenses.
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Chapter 23A
(g) A registered broadband provider that receives a voucher under this section from an individual who subscribes to the provider's broadband Internet service shall deduct the amount of the voucher from the amount owed by the subscriber for the provider's provision of broadband Internet service to the individual.
Ensures that providers reduce the amount owed by customers using the vouchers.
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Chapter 29
Section 2GGGGG. There shall be established a Broadband Adoption Digital Equity Fund to support the implementation of the Massachusetts Digital Equity Broadband Adoption Program established in section 69 of chapter 23A...
Creates a fund to support the new broadband program and financial initiatives.
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Chapter 29
The fund shall be administered by the secretary of housing and economic development.
Designates the secretary of housing and economic development to manage the new fund.
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Chapter 29
There shall be credited to the fund any revenue from appropriations or other money authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund...
Establishes funding mechanisms for the Broadband Adoption Digital Equity Fund.
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Chapter 29
provided, that not less than 50 percent of the funds shall be derived from an assessment on providers of broadband services...
Ensures that a significant portion of the fund is sourced from assessments on broadband providers.
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Chapter 29
Money deposited in the fund that is unexpended at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund...
Allows unspent funds to carry over to the next fiscal year for continued use.
Sponsors
- Frank A. Moran · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Frank A. Moran Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- What does H92 do?
- An Act creating the Massachusetts digital equity broadband adoption program
- Who sponsors H92?
- H92 is sponsored by Frank A. Moran (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H92?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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