Activists say 35 States, plus the District of Columbia, are pursuing Strategies to keep some Version of Net Neutrality in place after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) scrapped Nationwide Regulations late last year.

Ranging from Lawsuits to Executive Orders, the moves represent a loosely Coordinated attempt by States to push back against a controversial Decision by the Republican-controlled Agency.

Despite their gumption, though, it may be an Uphill Battle: In its Decision, the FCC declared its Right to Sue State Governments over any such attempts.

Governors in Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Montana, and Vermont have signed Executive Orders related to Net Neutrality Issues, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Patricia Fahey in New York State got the idea for her Bill from Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who first Proposed Limiting State Business to Net Neutrality-Friendly Internet Service Providers (ISP)s.

California is crafting their own Net Neutrality Laws. They would Prohibit ISPs from Blocking or Hindering Access to Legal Online Content Sources, or from offering Premium-Bandwidth “fast lane” Deals to others.

CLICK HERE for a 2017 List of States Bills for Net Neutrality by the National Conference of State Legislatures.










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