HB1737

BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Broadband Deployment Act allows broadband providers to use existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way for broadband infrastructure.

The Broadband Deployment Act in Illinois aims to expand broadband access by allowing broadband providers to use existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way for installing and maintaining broadband infrastructure. The Act defines "broadband infrastructure" and "broadband provider," and it specifies 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.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10, 2025

House

Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Mar 26, 2025

House

Second Reading - Short Debate