The method makes his state the first to force back on the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling to repeal the open internet rules last period.
“There has been a lot of talk throughout the country about how to respond to the original decision by the Federal Communications Commission to abolish net neutrality rules, which keep the internet free and open. It’s time to really do something about it,” Bullock said in a description.
“This is a simple step state can take to process and protect net neutrality. We can’t wait for folks in Washington DC to come to their functions and reinstate these rules.”
The mandate says that in order to accept a contract with the state administration, internet service providers must not join in blocking or throttling web content or design internet fast lanes. Those systems were all forbidden under the Obama-era 2015 net neutrality order.
The Republican FCC voted to destroy those rules in December.
The FCC’s repeal comprises a ban on states performing their own net neutrality rules, but Democratic-controlled legislatures throughout the country are eager to invite that provision.
Democrats are battling back by pushing for legislation in Congress that would clear out the FCC vote, suing to reverse it and now by implementing laws at the state level. They fight the rules were a significant check on the power of associations that control access to the internet, such as Comcast and Verizon.
But most Republicans, including FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, argue the rules were irrelevant and that existing laws are enough to preserve an open internet.
Bullock’s office said the administrative order goes into effect quickly, but there will be a six-month grace period for companies to guarantee that they’re in compliance.
The valve said on Monday that he is restoring his counterparts and representatives in other states to follow suit, agreeing to personally email a copy of his order to any who ask for it.
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