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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of double utility poles of distribution or telephone companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish fines and other requirements related to the removal of existing utility poles and the installation of new ones. Specifically, it requires distribution or telephone companies to complete the transfer of wires, repairs, and removal of existing poles within 180 days of installing a new pole, or face escalating daily fines. The bill also allows pole owners to impose fines on other users who fail to remove their attachments, and requires notification to municipalities before removal and installation work begins. Additionally, the bill directs the state's Department of Public Utilities and Department of Telecommunications and Cable to adopt regulations for implementing these new requirements by January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2821 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2821.pdf |
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