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NY A01282
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Transportation from requiring surveys for fiber optic utility permits when a survey of the state right-of-way already exists and is accessible to DOT, provided there have been no material changes to the right-of-way
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Eliminates survey requirements entirely for fiber optic projects receiving funding from the Division of Broadband Access
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Exempts fiber optic installations using existing infrastructure in the same location, including aerial pole attachments and underground conduits, from new survey requirements
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Expands the Division of Broadband Access powers to include campaigning for enrollment in internet subsidy programs and working with the State Education Department to ensure schools and libraries have reliable high-speed broadband
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Requires the Division of Broadband Access to maintain and publish a searchable online database of all grants awarded, including awardee information, award amounts, and project completion progress
Legislative Description
Provides that the department of transportation shall not require a survey from any fiber optic utility for permitting or continuance of the use and occupancy of a state right of way for the purposes of installing, modifying, relocating, repairing, operating, or maintaining fiber optic facilities, under certain circumstances.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026