New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08099

Introduced
4/30/25  

Caption

Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

Impact

The bill's passage would have significant ramifications for the internet landscape in New York, impacting both consumer rights and ISP operations. By enforcing strict standards that promote an open and equitable internet, A08099 aims to protect users from potential abuses by ISPs that could harm competition and limit access to information. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for state procurement, ensuring that taxpayer funds are not used to support providers that undermine these principles. This legislative effort emphasizes the state's commitment to maintaining internet access as a vital public utility.

Summary

Bill A08099 aims to strengthen internet neutrality regulations in New York State by mandating that all broadband internet service providers (ISPs) comply with specific standards outlined in the public service law. This includes prohibiting practices such as blocking lawful content, throttling speeds based on content, and engaging in paid prioritization schemes. Furthermore, the legislation seeks to ensure that any state or local contracts for broadband service require providers to adhere to these neutrality principles, effectively holding them accountable for transparency in their operations.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the bill may face opposition from some ISPs concerned about the implications of compliance costs and increased regulatory oversight. Proponents argue these regulations are crucial for safeguarding the digital rights of users and ensuring fair internet access, while opponents might contend that such restrictions could stifle innovation or result in higher costs for broadband services. The discussion surrounding A08099 could spark debates on the balance between regulatory control and free-market principles in the telecommunications sector.

Companion Bills

NY S03860

Same As Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

Previously Filed As

NY S01950

Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

NY A02611

Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

NY S02582

Relates to instituting internet service neutrality; provides the public service commission with jurisdiction over monitoring broadband internet service providers; requires a certification for internet service neutrality in certain state contracts.

NY A03990

Relates to instituting internet service neutrality; provides the public service commission with jurisdiction over monitoring broadband internet service providers; requires a certification for internet service neutrality in certain state contracts.

NY A04594

Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.

NY S07915

Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.

NY S07987

Requires that state contracts only be with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality and establishes a revolving fund for the establishment of municipal internet service providers; appropriates $250 million therefor.

NY S05126

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

NY A07119

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

NY S05115

Relates to requiring internet service providers to charge a residential rate to emergency service organizations; creates a new article for the regulation of internet service providers.

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