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HB1737 - 104th General Assembly
BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT
Last Action
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
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 1/28/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 1/28/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Assigned to Public Utilities Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 012-007-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |