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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 2975         </title>
<shortdesc>BROADBAND PROCURE &amp; DISCLOSURE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. John J. Cullerton and Cristina Castro</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Broadband Procurement and Disclosure Act. Provides that no State broadband purchaser may award any contract to an Internet service provider that includes broadband service unless the contract provides specified terms concerning access to and impairment of Internet services. Requires each Internet service provider to make available on its website a clear and conspicuous statement informing end users of the Internet service provider's network management practices and performance, including commercial terms offered to end users. Provides enforcement and damages provisions. Provides that nothing in the Act supersedes any obligation or authorization or limits the ability of an Internet service provider to address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities consistent with or as permitted by applicable law. Provides legislative findings. Defines terms.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/15/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Daniel Biss</action>
<statusdate>2/15/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/15/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>3/13/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro</action>
<statusdate>1/6/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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