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NY S00603

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Stec

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a statewide uniform permitting process for modifications to existing wireless towers and base stations, exempting "eligible facilities requests" from local zoning, land use, or other discretionary permits

  • Defines "eligible facilities request" as modifications to existing towers or base stations that do not substantially change physical dimensions, including adding, removing, or replacing transmission equipment

  • Establishes mandatory review timelines for municipalities: 60 days for eligible facilities requests, 90 days for base stations, and 150 days for new towers

  • Grants automatic approval ("deemed granted") if a municipal building inspector fails to approve or deny an eligible facilities request within 60 days, with the municipality required to issue permits within 15 days of receiving notice

  • Exempts eligible facilities requests from environmental quality review under state law and allows aggrieved parties to challenge municipal actions in supreme court within 30 days

Legislative Description

Enacts the "wireless broadband eligible facility permitting act" to provide for uniform regulation of certain wireless facilities.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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