New York A04937 amends economic development laws to require reporting on fiber-optic technology use and prioritize broadband access in grant projects.

New York A04937 amends the economic development law to mandate an annual comprehensive report on economic development assistance, including the use of fiber-optic technology. It also modifies the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act to prioritize properties committed to using fiber-optic architecture for high-speed broadband delivery. Additionally, the bill requires consideration of broadband access in competitive grant projects. The Department of Economic Development must post the report on its website by January 1 each year.

New York A04937 amends economic development laws to require reporting on fiber-optic technology use and prioritize broadband access in grant projects.

New York A04937 amends the economic development law to mandate an annual comprehensive report on economic development assistance, including the use of fiber-optic technology. It also modifies the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act to prioritize properties committed to using fiber-optic architecture for high-speed broadband delivery. Additionally, the bill requires consideration of broadband access in competitive grant projects. The Department of Economic Development must post the report on its website by January 1 each year.