On the other hand Assembly member Patricia Fahy, the primary sponsor of the bill, stated, “Free and open access to the internet is critical to our small businesses and furthering innovation in the creative economy, as well as our education and library system. We must ensure the internet remains an accessible resource for all to use…In New York, we stand with consumers and a free and open internet for all.”
Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order to protect and strengthen net neutrality across the state. His action was in response to the decision of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to repeal the Obama-era policy that ensures that the internet remains fair and open.
The New York State Senate is expected to pass the legislation and the Governor is likely to sign it into law.
