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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may use an existing utility pole within its public rights-of-way for municipal public safety purposes, including, but not limited to, the placing of equipment associated with public safety. Provides that any fee charged for the use of a utility pole shall be at the lowest rate charged by the entity owning the utility pole and shall not exceed the entity's actual costs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to give municipalities the right to use existing utility poles within public rights-of-way for public safety purposes. Specifically, the bill allows city authorities to place public safety equipment on utility poles owned by other entities, such as telecommunications or electric companies. The bill restricts the fees that can be charged for this pole usage, mandating that the fees must be set at the lowest rate charged by the pole owner and cannot exceed the actual costs incurred by the pole owner. This provision aims to make it more affordable and feasible for municipalities to enhance public safety infrastructure by leveraging existing utility infrastructure, potentially enabling the installation of things like emergency communication equipment, surveillance cameras, or other safety-related technology without imposing significant financial burdens on the municipality.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1557&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1557.htm |
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