New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7126: Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7126 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality. Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "NYS net neutrality protection act"; relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Harry Bronson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Crystal Peoples-Stokes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS