Washington State House passed a net nuetrality bill, HB 2282, that will:
- establish net nuetrality in Washington State
- protect consumers in Washington State
The bill will protect consumer by prohibiting companies from:
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Blocking of lawful content by internet service providers
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“Throttling,” or slowing down, of lawful content by internet service providers
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Favoring of certain content over others by internet service providers due to special deals (“paid prioritization”)
The vote in the House: 93-5
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