Bill Status of HB 1737   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Broadband Deployment Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the use of existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way by a broadband provider to install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure to provide broadband service. Provides that no additional compensation is required for the installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure within an easement for electricity or along an existing public road right-of-way. Provides notice requirements for a specified entity that intends to provide broadband infrastructure for broadband services pursuant to an agreement to use existing or subsequently acquired utility easements. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action and damages for a property owner who is challenging the broadband provider's right to use an easement for broadband services or infrastructure. Requires coordination with the relevant local governmental unit to minimize potential future relocations. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/24/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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