Conn. Legislators Support Requiring Streamers to Pay Community TV Fees

Connecticut legislators passed a bill requiring cable customers who subscribe to internet and video streaming services to pay a fee supporting community access TV. The fee currently is assessed only to cable TV subscribers. The Senate voted 36-0 and the House voted 79-65 Wednesday to pass SB-278, which goes next to Gov. Ned Lamont (D). Also that day, the Connecticut legislature sent Lamont a comprehensive privacy bill passed last week (see 2204290036).