LC 4018 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Establish pole attachment rules and enforcement

This bill requires pole owners in Montana who receive broadband grant funding or offer broadband service to allow other companies to attach their equipment to utility poles under federal rules. It mandates that any state broadband grant agreements include compliance with these access requirements and requires updating existing agreements to meet the new standards. The law also establishes a legal process where companies denied access can sue in a specific district court to recover damages and legal fees if a pole owner fails to comply. Key terms like "pole owner," "attacher," and "broadband grant funding" are clearly defined to clarify who must follow the rules and who can request access.
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2024 Last action Feb 23, 2025
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