An Act preserving broadband service for low-income consumers

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2318) of Pavel M. Payano, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael O. Moore for legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 11, 2025 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 54 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 54/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 311 days quiet

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