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WV HB2856

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Linville

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Preempts local ordinances and private restrictions (including HOA rules) that would prevent or regulate broadband installation and equipment deployment

  • Requires conservation easement holders to not unreasonably withhold permission for telecommunications facility installation (cables, fiber, conduits, etc.) when it does not adversely affect conservation values of protected property

  • Allows permission for telecommunications installation on conservation easement land through three methods: easement language, a conservation plan specifying location and depth, or court action for existing easements with prohibitive language

  • Preserves existing eminent domain rights of broadband providers offering telephone and communications services under state public use statutes

Legislative Description

Providing for conservation easements to allow for broadband through easements either directly or under a conservation plan

Economic Development

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/24/2025
Energy and Public Works2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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