HB1737Introduced in the House
BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT
Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Public Utilities Committee · March 18, 2025
6
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Slaughter | 27 | Yes |
| Rita Mayfield | 60 | Yes |
| Dan Ugaste | 65 | No |
| Lawrence Walsh | 86 | Yes |
| Mike Coffey | 95 | No |
| Harry Benton | 97 | Yes |
| Christopher Davidsmeyer | 100 | No |
| Brad Halbrook | 107 | No |
| Jay Hoffman | 113 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 012-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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