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CT SB00857

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all telecommunications companies to equip free-standing cell towers and antennas they own, lease, or operate with backup power sources by October 1, 2022.

  • Backup power must be sufficient to provide twenty-four consecutive hours of cellular service during electric outages.

  • Applies to telecommunications companies as defined in Connecticut General Statutes section 16-1.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Emergency Backup Power For Cell Towers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/18

2/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology2/10/2021

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