An Illinois House committee has approved a proposal to maintain an open internet.
The Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT Committee voted 6-2 Wednesday for a piece of net neutrality legislation. The legislation moves to the House floor.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to lift net neutrality in December. The new rule is effective April 23. Illinois is part of a 23-state lawsuit against the change.
Washington and Oregon have adopted net neutrality laws.
