Bill > S02325

This bill mandates that the Public Service Commission (PSC), a state regulatory body overseeing utility services, launch a formal proceeding to develop a more efficient process for identifying and removing utility poles that are no longer in use and have no current attachments. Under this proposed legislation, all pole owners will be required to submit information about such poles and any other relevant details as requested by the PSC. The bill specifically requires the commission to issue an order by September 30, 2026, that establishes new or revised rules addressing the examination of utility pole removal procedures. The goal appears to be streamlining infrastructure maintenance and potentially reducing clutter or obsolete utility infrastructure by creating a systematic approach to identifying and removing unused poles. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, enabling the PSC to begin its examination process right away.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2325