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Relating to the application for a certificate of franchise authority applicable to the provision of video services and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 7, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 15, 202399–0
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 17, 202350–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 28, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawApril 28, 2023
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What’s in it
AI summary Companies that provide cable and video services would have a new definition for what counts as a "video service." This change means that satellite TV and internet streaming services would no longer be included in that specific category.1
Read the official explanation
This bill modifies the definition of “video service” applicable to a competitive video service provider applying for a certificate of franchise authority to provide cable and video services. The bill excludes video programming offered by a provider of direct-to-home satellite services as video service. The bill also excludes digital audio-visual works offered over the internet as video service. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
Changed since by amendment S-3124; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 17, 2023 (as HSB 34). On January 25, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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