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AL HB400
AL HB400Telecommunications, Broadband Using Electric Easement Accessibility Act, Secs. 37-16-1 to 37-16-10, inclusive, added.
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Introduced
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
In Committee
05/07/2019
05/07/2019
Crossed Over
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Passed
05/22/2019
05/22/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2019
Bill Summary
Telecommunications, Broadband Using Electric Easement Accessibility Act, Secs. 37-16-1 to 37-16-10, inclusive, added.
AI Summary
This bill, the Telecommunications, Broadband Using Electric Easement Accessibility Act, Secs. 37-16-1 to 37-16-10, authorizes electric providers in Alabama to own, operate, and maintain broadband systems within their electric easements, whether for utility or non-utility support services. It allows electric providers to grant access to their broadband systems to affiliated or unaffiliated broadband operators and service providers, and to provide broadband services themselves. The bill also establishes a process for property owners to seek compensation if their property is impacted by the installation of broadband systems within the electric easements. Additionally, the bill requires electric providers engaged in retail non-utility broadband services to report their pole attachment rates annually.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 9:45 a.m. on May 23, 2019. (on 05/23/2019)
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