Lege Trend. 8 States. Net neutrality bills.

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