Enacts the wireless facility siting act
This bill establishes a statewide process for cities, towns, and villages to review applications for cell towers and wireless facilities. Municipalities without existing rules must hold public hearings within 90 days of an application and issue a decision within 62 days, while requiring applicants to notify nearby residents and pay fees for permits and technical reviews. The law sets standards for review, including considerations for historic areas, scenic locations, and aesthetics, and defines key terms like "wireless facility" to guide the process. Municipalities may adopt stricter rules than the state minimum if they choose.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
William Colton
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Benedetto
DDemocratic
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