"Restore Local Offshore Wind Control Act"; prohibits construction of certain offshore wind project infrastructure without local governmental approval.

This bill, the "Restore Local Offshore Wind Control Act," requires offshore wind project developers to obtain written approval from local governments (such as counties or municipalities) before installing or maintaining infrastructure like power lines on public streets, rights-of-way, or land owned by those governments. Developers must first apply to the Board of Public Utilities for land access rights, triggering a public hearing, after which the local government has 90 days to approve or deny the request. The law aims to give communities more control over projects that could impact property values, noise levels, or local aesthetics, while requiring developers to cover all costs for the approval process. It does not change existing project approval requirements but adds a new local review step for infrastructure placement.