Net Neutrality Bill Passes California Senate Despite Doubts

• S.B. 822 is second net neutrality bill to pass Senate • Both bills adopt revoked FCC rules for the state

A bill in California requiring internet service providers to follow net neutrality principles passed the state’s Senate despite misgivings from Democrats who voted for it.

Senators voted 22-12 along party lines to sendS.B. 822,introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D), to the Assembly, the state’s lower chamber where it must pass by Aug. 31 to reach the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown (D).

The passage reflects efforts by various states to enact their own net neutrality rules after ...