New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1238: Requires CATV companies to provide free broadband Internet service and associated equipment to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1238 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires CATV companies to provide free broadband Internet service and associated equipment to public libraries and, under certain circumstances, other municipal buildings. Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic).