HB972

Providing for an inventory of State-owned assets for the development of fixed broadband services in unserved areas; establishing the Broadband Services Restricted Account; and providing for underserved areas of this Commonwealth.

Introduced·3/19/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB972 mandates an inventory of state-owned assets for broadband development in unserved and underserved areas, establishes a Broadband.

Pennsylvania HB972 requires the Department of General Services to inventory state-owned assets for fixed and mobile broadband services in unserved and underserved areas. The bill establishes the Broadband Services Restricted Account in the General Fund, funded by revenue from leases, licenses, and contracts, to support broadband deployment. It also mandates that counties prepare inventories of their assets for broadband services. The Department of General Services must adopt guidelines for asset use, including leasing or conveying licenses to qualified providers.

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Communications and Technology Committee
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History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Referred to Communications & Technology