KARPIEL. New Act Creates the Internet Access Enhancement Act. Requires a high-speed broadband Internet access transport provider who is also a cable operator or affiliate of a high-speed broadband Internet access transport provider who is also a cable operator to provide to any requesting Internet service provider access to its high-speed broadband Internet access transport services on rates, terms, and conditions that are at least as favorable as those on which it provides access to itself, its affiliate, or any other person. Provides that the Attorney General may bring an action to enforce the Act. Allows a private right of action to aggrieved parties. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2002. FEB-21-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-21-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ENVIR & ENE FEB-28-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE FEB-28-2001 S COMMITTEE ENVIR & ENE MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary