Montana HB695 establishes rules for pole attachment and enforcement for broadband service providers.

Montana HB695 sets forth regulations for pole attachment, ensuring broadband service providers can access poles for service deployment. It defines terms such as "affiliate," "attacher," "broadband grant funding," "department," and "pole owner." The bill mandates that pole owners allow attachers to access their poles in compliance with federal communications commission rules. It also provides for civil actions in district court for non-compliance and requires grant agreements to include compliance commitments. The act is effective upon passage and approval.

Montana HB695 establishes rules for pole attachment and enforcement for broadband service providers.

Montana HB695 sets forth regulations for pole attachment, ensuring broadband service providers can access poles for service deployment. It defines terms such as "affiliate," "attacher," "broadband grant funding," "department," and "pole owner." The bill mandates that pole owners allow attachers to access their poles in compliance with federal communications commission rules. It also provides for civil actions in district court for non-compliance and requires grant agreements to include compliance commitments. The act is effective upon passage and approval.