Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to make it a federal crime to intentionally destroy or disrupt broadband internet access service. It expands the existing legal definition of theft to include the destruction of broadband facilities and services. The bill clarifies that this prohibition applies to individuals and entities operating under the control of the United States government. It also defines ‘broadband internet access service’ for legal purposes.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the intentional destruction of broadband internet access service.
- Expands the definition of theft to include destruction of broadband facilities.
- Applies the prohibition to entities controlled by the United States government.
- Defines ‘broadband internet access service’ as a mass-market retail service providing data transmission to the internet.
- Includes functional equivalents of broadband internet access service within the definition.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Entities operating under the control of the United States government
- Broadband internet service providers
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of theft to include the destruction of broadband infrastructure and services.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘broadband internet access service’ to encompass a wider range of services.
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