Bill > A00447

This bill amends the New York General Municipal Law by adding a new section that requires telecommunications companies to ensure emergency 911 coverage when operating under a land lease agreement with a municipality. The bill defines key terms such as "coverage" (meaning no dropped calls or service interruptions), "telecommunications system" (all facilities used to provide services within a state or municipal boundary), and "voice service" (communications interconnected with the public telephone network, including fax transmissions and voice-over-internet protocol services). Specifically, the bill mandates that when a telecommunications company has a land lease agreement with a municipality, it must provide voice service with reliable emergency 911 coverage. This requirement aims to ensure that residents can consistently access emergency services, regardless of the telecommunications infrastructure in place. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving telecommunications companies time to adjust their systems and lease agreements to comply with the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A447