H2346

Relative to a local option for municipalities to own and operate their own internet provider

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2346 allows cities, towns, and municipalities to own and operate broadband high-speed internet infrastructure and services.

Massachusetts H2346 provides a local option for municipalities to own, operate, maintain, or manage broadband high-speed internet infrastructure and services. This bill allows cities, towns, and municipalities to take reasonable actions to establish and operate these services without needing to establish a municipal lighting plant. The legislation aims to give local governments the flexibility to manage their own internet services.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed