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NY S06327

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts municipal fiber optic networks and infrastructure owned by municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County from real property taxes, levies, and assessments, whether located on public or private property

  • Defines eligible entities as local authorities or municipal corporations engaged in construction, operation, marketing, and sale of fiber optic broadband infrastructure and services in Erie County

  • Requires municipal broadband companies to prioritize contractors that maintain high workplace safety standards, worker training and certification, and compliance with OSHA, Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and New York State labor laws

  • Mandates contractors submit workforce plans detailing employment structure, workforce size, local hiring efforts, and safety training, which must be published publicly on the company's website

  • Subjects municipal fiber optic network construction to prevailing wage requirements under Article 8 of the Labor Law

Legislative Description

Provides an exemption for certain fiber optic cable assessments in Erie county.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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