A 5136 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires all new residential construction to have pre-installed sufficient raceways to allow post-construction broadband cable deployment.

This bill requires developers of new residential construction in New Jersey to install pre-existing conduits, known as raceways, that are large enough to support at least two broadband internet providers. These conduits must be four inches wide and installed during normal utility work to ensure future internet cables can be added without digging up lawns or driveways. The law also allows developers to lease or buy access to existing conduits, provided no single company gets exclusive control that blocks other providers from entering the market. Finally, the state's Commissioner of Community Affairs must create specific rules to ensure these installations meet safety and size standards for multiple internet connections.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 28, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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