Lege Trend. State Net Neutrality Bills. 2 Reasons to Support the Bill in the Blue Columbine State

State: Colorado

The Net Neutrality Bill in Colorado: HB18-1312 

What does Colorado’s HB 18-1312  do?

  • Any entity receiving state funds to provide internet service, like rural broadband programs, must commit to net neutrality
  • Requires net-neutral service preference when state taxpayer dollars are being spent on internet services

What reasons do Colorado Legislatorsy offer to support Colorado’s HB18-1312?  

  • The Colorado Bill has nothing to do with the FCC reclassification, unlike what the Americans for Tax Reform Argument from Digital Liberty
  • 83% of Americans support allowing non-net-neutral services

The Hill | Colorado must fight to protect net neutrality