The states looking to add net nuetrality requirements: North Carolina, Illinois, California, New York, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Washington
4 policy goals of net nuetrality:
- A level playing field for all online services that prohibits internet providers to block or slow down sites or online services
- Ensure consumers find the content of the choice
- Maintain broad access to online services and information
- Protect businesses, large and small, from having to pay fees to reach users
Is there state authority to act? There is no statutory preemption & a 2016 case against the FCC stood for no FCC preemption
Bipartisan? Yes. Republicans argue for the need to level the playing field for small businesses
New York Times | States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal