S2556
An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update the way funding is provided to community media programs in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a statewide policy addressing streaming entertainment services and how municipalities recover costs associated with digital infrastructure. The bill’s specific details are currently focused on modernizing funding mechanisms for these local media outlets. This legislation is similar to previous proposals regarding community media funding.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide policy for community media programming.
- Addresses funding for community media.
- Concerns streaming entertainment services.
- Includes provisions for municipal recovery of digital infrastructure costs.
- Related to digital infrastructure investment.
Who is affected
- Community media organizations
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Streaming entertainment services
- Digital infrastructure providers
Notable changes
- Focuses on modernizing existing funding models.
- Addresses costs associated with digital infrastructure.
- Similar to previous legislation (S.41, H.106, S.2771, S.2200).
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Primary sponsor
the Internet and Cybersecurity Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology
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Bill S.2556 194th (Current)
An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
Senate, July 24, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2556).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2556
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | New draft of S41 |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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