H7173Introduced in the House
Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Introduced by Brian Kennedy, District 38
What does this bill do?
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Official description
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 - Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passage · June 9, 2026
36
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
House passed as amended (floor amendment)
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
Senate passed as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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