HB1737 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT
Last Action
4/11/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred 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
DateChamberAction
1/24/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
3/11/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
3/18/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 012-007-000
3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee