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AR HB1737
Bill
Status
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brown
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AI Summary
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Expands the legal definition of "transmitting utility" under Arkansas Code § 4-19-102(1) to include fiber optic communication service, broadband internet service, and similar high-speed data transmission services
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Adds these telecommunications providers to the existing list of transmitting utilities, which includes railroads, telephone/telegraph services, oil/gas pipelines, and electricity/steam/gas/water providers
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Grants fiber optic and broadband companies the same legal status and protections available to traditional utility companies under the Transmitting Utility Act
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Approved on April 14, 2025, as Act 584 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Transmitting Utility Act; And To Amend The Definition Of "transmitting Utility" To Include Fiber Optic And Broadband Lines.
Last Action
Notification that HB1737 is now Act 584
4/14/2025