Bill > S02243

This bill requires highway projects in New York that receive state funding to include the installation of conduits designed to support fiber optic cables or wireless broadband facilities. The legislation mandates that the state's public service commission ensure that any broadband service provider can access these newly installed conduits on a fair and non-discriminatory basis, with access fees limited to the actual cost of installation and maintenance. By requiring broadband infrastructure to be included during highway construction projects, the bill aims to expand broadband internet access and reduce the cost of telecommunications infrastructure deployment. The new provisions will be added to both the transportation law and the public service law, and will take effect 90 days after becoming law. The goal appears to be improving digital connectivity across the state by leveraging existing infrastructure projects to create a more extensive and accessible broadband network.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2243