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Creates the Broadband Deployment Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the use of existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way by a broadband provider to install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure to provide broadband service. Provides 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. Provides notice requirements for a specified entity that intends to provide broadband infrastructure for broadband services pursuant to an agreement to use existing or subsequently acquired utility easements. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action and damages for a property owner who is challenging the broadband provider's right to use an easement for broadband services or infrastructure. Requires coordination with the relevant local governmental unit to minimize potential future relocations. Effective immediately.
Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Last Action
Apr 11, 2025
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 1 co
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 012-007-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
John M. Cabello