Maryland Legislators Introduce the Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act

The Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act (HB 382) was introduced by Delegate Kris Fair (D-MD). The Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act requires broadband providers to offer low-cost internet service plans to eligible low-income households. The bill requires low-cost plans to be prominently featured on provider websites, and data about plans and enrollment must be provided annually to the state. The bill also creates an advisory board to define a "low-cost broadband service option" that would include members of the state government, broadband providers, and stakeholder groups.