| 1 | | - | Assembly Bill No. 286 CHAPTER 645An act to amend Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications. [ Approved by Governor October 10, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 10, 2023. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 286, Wood. Broadband infrastructure: mapping.Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information.This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 1 | + | Enrolled September 18, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate June 29, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 286Introduced by Assembly Member WoodJanuary 24, 2023An act to amend Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 286, Wood. Broadband infrastructure: mapping.Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information.This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 3 | | - | Assembly Bill No. 286 CHAPTER 645An act to amend Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications. [ Approved by Governor October 10, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 10, 2023. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 286, Wood. Broadband infrastructure: mapping.Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information.This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO |
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| 3 | + | Enrolled September 18, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate June 29, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 11, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 286Introduced by Assembly Member WoodJanuary 24, 2023An act to amend Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to communications. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 286, Wood. Broadband infrastructure: mapping.Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information.This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO |
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| 19 | 30 | | AB 286, Wood. Broadband infrastructure: mapping. |
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| 21 | 32 | | Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information.This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information. |
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| 23 | 34 | | Existing law requires the Public Utilities Commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, to maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state. Existing law authorizes the commission to collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level and prohibits the commission from disclosing certain protected residential subscriber information. |
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| 25 | 36 | | This bill would require that the map identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address. |
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| 27 | 38 | | The bill would additionally require that map to include certain features to receive self-reported data, including, among others, a feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. The bill would require that map to include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test, as defined, at their location. The bill would make this self-reported data publicly available by address and would require the commission to obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits, as provided. The bill would prohibit the commission from accepting certain self-reported information collected by the commission as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of that self-reported information. |
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| 29 | 40 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 33 | 44 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 35 | 46 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 37 | 48 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 39 | 50 | | SECTION 1. Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 41 | 52 | | SECTION 1. Section 281.6 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read: |
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| 45 | 56 | | 281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 47 | 58 | | 281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 49 | 60 | | 281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address.(b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data:(1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service.(2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service.(3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe.(4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address.(5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access.(c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h).(d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section.(e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map.(f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level.(g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891.(h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location.(i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information.(j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830.(2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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| 53 | 64 | | 281.6. (a) The commission, in collaboration with relevant state agencies and stakeholders, shall maintain and update a statewide, publicly accessible, and interactive map showing the accessibility of broadband service in the state, including, but not limited to, information identifying the percentage of each census block that has broadband service meeting federal and state standards. The map shall identify, for each address in the state, each provider of broadband services that offers service at the address and the maximum speed of broadband services offered by each provider of broadband services at the address. |
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| 55 | 66 | | (b) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall also include all of the following features to receive self-reported data: |
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| 57 | 68 | | (1) A feature for users to disclose how much they pay for stand-alone or bundled broadband service. |
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| 59 | 70 | | (2) A feature for users to identify the internet service provider to which they subscribe for broadband service. |
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| 61 | 72 | | (3) A feature for users to disclose the maximum speed for broadband service to which they subscribe. |
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| 63 | 74 | | (4) A feature that allows individuals to refute the broadband speed or technology, or both, that an internet service provider claims to offer at an address. |
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| 65 | 76 | | (5) A feature that allows individuals to identify barriers to broadband access. |
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| 67 | 78 | | (c) The features and self-reported data required pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (h) shall be made publicly available and expressed at the address for which the data was submitted. The commission shall obtain consent from an individual before publicly disclosing information that the individual submits pursuant to subdivision (b) or (h). |
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| 69 | 80 | | (d) The commission may collect from providers of broadband services information necessary to establish and update the map required pursuant to this section. |
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| 71 | 82 | | (e) The commission shall also create a notification feature on the map for individuals. Using this feature, an individual may sign up to be notified when updates are made to the map. |
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| 73 | 84 | | (f) The commission may collect information from providers of broadband services at the address level. |
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| 75 | 86 | | (g) The commission shall not, pursuant to subdivision (a), (d), or (e), disclose residential subscriber information protected by Section 2891. |
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| 77 | 88 | | (h) The map required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall include a feature for users to submit a verified speed test at their location. |
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| 79 | 90 | | (i) The commission shall not accept information collected by the commission pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) as evidence in a commission proceeding unless the commission validates the accuracy of the self-reported information. |
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| 81 | 92 | | (j) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: |
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| 83 | 94 | | (1) Broadband has the same meaning as defined in Section 5830. |
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| 85 | 96 | | (2) Verified speed test means a broadband speed performance test result that was measured and verified using a reputable application specified by the commission for that purpose. |
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