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AL SB81
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires all communications service providers operating in Alabama to submit network coverage maps to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs beginning January 1, 2021.
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Defines communications service providers to include cable operators, information service providers, telecommunications carriers, and persons providing services using licensed or unlicensed spectrum including Wi-Fi.
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Mandates supplemental reports be submitted no later than January 1 of each year to reflect any changes in a provider's coverage area.
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Authorizes the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the reporting requirements.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Public utilities, broadband providers, required to report coverage area to Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
Public Utilities
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
2/4/2020