H3557

Relative to reporting on double poles

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3557 mandates annual reporting on double poles by telephone and distribution companies.

Massachusetts H3557 requires telephone and distribution companies to jointly prepare and file an annual report to the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy and the joint committee on municipalities and commonwealth. The report must include details on double poles, such as the number at the beginning and end of the reporting period, activity, unlicensed attachments, and timelines for removal. The report is due by April 1, 2027, and annually thereafter.

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Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 2, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025