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NE LB18
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Cavanaugh
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AI Summary
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Amends section 86-1236 of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act to require local authorities to make compliance determinations before approving new or modified utility pole installations in rights-of-way
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Authorities must verify that proposed utility pole installations comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations as they existed on January 1, 2025
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Installations must not obstruct or hinder usual travel or public safety on the right-of-way
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Installations must not obstruct legal use of the right-of-way by other utilities or impede safe operation of their systems or service provision
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Authorities are prohibited from permitting utility pole installations that fail to meet any of these three criteria
Legislative Description
Require certain determinations prior to utility pole installations under the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026