Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 48 — An Act to ensure a free and open internet in the commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2683

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of James B. Eldridge and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2683

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/13/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/13/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  4. Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

  5. House concurred

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

200 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 48 do?
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of James B. Eldridge and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to ensure a free and open internet in the commonwealth. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Who sponsors S 48?
S 48 is sponsored by James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, and Danillo A. Sena (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 48?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 48?
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