HB2439 Summary

• Amends the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act to increase the distance requirement for alternative utility pole collocation from 100 feet to 200 feet and changes the standard from "additional material costs as determined by the applicant" to "technical limits or additional significant costs."

• Requires wireless providers to submit documentation and certification that small wireless facilities and equipment meet all FCC standards and regulations at the wireless provider's sole cost and expense.

• Adds requirement for wireless providers to comply with generally applicable standards including acoustic regulations and submit regular documentation verifying continuing compliance with FCC standards.

• Repeals Section 90 of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, eliminating the June 1, 2021 repeal date and making the Act permanent.

• Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to authorize municipalities to require small wireless facility collocation on any existing utility pole within public rights-of-way at rates not exceeding the entity's actual costs.