San Jose Mercury News

Net neutrality bill moving ahead in California

An effort to restore net neutrality protections in California moved forward despite loud opposition by internet service providers and others. SB 822, written by State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), is being touted as the most comprehensive state-level net neutrality bill in the nation as states scramble ahead of the repeal of federal rules taking effect soon.

California bill would restore, strengthen net neutrality protections

With the Federal Communications Commission order to repeal net neutrality rules set to take effect, a bill that would restore those regulations in California will get its first hearing.