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The Massachusetts Senate has authorized a bill planned to aid guarantee the internet remains a level playing field, even after United States regulators rolled back federal "net neutrality" rules.

The Senate bill would create a state preference for internet providers that fit net neutrality standards.

The measure that was sanctioned measure on Thursday would likewise create a "Massachusetts Net Neutrality and Consumer Privacy Seal" and "internet service provider registry" to permit internet service providers to demonstrate the earnestness to balanced access to a neutral internet.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts said the bill will help defend an open internet.

The New England Cable and Telecommunications Association said their members adhere to the principles of net neutrality. They said the bill would weaken innovation and economic growth.

The bill heads to the House.

By Sowmya Sangam