S 2133 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks

This bill establishes new standards for attaching broadband equipment to existing utility poles to speed up internet infrastructure construction. It creates a "One Touch Make Ready" process that requires utility companies to complete pole modifications within a single work session rather than multiple visits. The legislation defines specific terms like "assigned space" and "common space" to clarify how much room is available on poles for different providers. By streamlining these procedures, the law aims to reduce delays and costs for companies building broadband networks while maintaining safety standards.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 8, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Adam Gómez
DDemocratic
MA
Hampden