A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1019.)
Impact
If enacted, SF130 is expected to streamline the certification process for competitive video service providers by providing a clearer framework regarding what is considered video service. This can lead to more providers entering the market, potentially increasing competition and enhancing consumer choices. However, the exclusions specified in the bill may also create a dual regulatory framework where certain services are not subject to the same regulations and standards as others, which can lead to disparities in service quality and coverage.
Summary
Senate File 130 aims to update the definition of 'video service' for competitive video service providers seeking a certificate of franchise authority. The bill modifies existing laws to clarify what constitutes video service, expressly excluding video programming delivered by direct-to-home satellite providers and digital audio-visual content accessed over the internet. This clarification is part of ongoing efforts to regulate the fast-evolving landscape of video delivery services.
Contention
Some stakeholders have raised concerns about the potential implications of the bill’s exclusions. By defining video service narrowly, the legislation could limit the traditional cable operators' obligations while allowing internet-based services to operate with fewer regulatory burdens. This difference in treatment could lead to an uneven playing field where traditional providers may struggle to compete against the less regulated internet platforms, raising questions about fairness in the telecommunications market. Critics worry that the bill might inadvertently favor larger digital service providers and hurt local competitors.
Similar To
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 34.) Effective date: 04/28/2023.
Related
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See SF 130.)
Related
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See HF 250.)
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 34.) Effective date: 04/28/2023.
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See HF 250.)
A bill for an act relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions.(See SF 130.)
A bill for an act relating to consumer data protection, providing civil penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1071.) Effective date: 01/01/2025.
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A bill for an act relating to public utilities, including energy production, public utility affiliates, and cable and video service. (Formerly HSB 555.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act relating to investments of funds by life insurers, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 96.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.
A bill for an act relating to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 400, SSB 1014.)
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